Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Use this learning module to explore the pre/post-operative considerations for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

Objectives:

1. List the key anatomic features of HLHS

2. Describe the incidence of HLHS.

3. Describe the progression of the pathophysiology when the PVR begins to decrease during early infancy.

4. Develop a plan for pre-operative management.

5. Describe 3 stages of surgical palliation for HLHS.

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