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Heart Health Library

Our Health Library does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their heart health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a heart problem that is present at birth (congenital) in which the left side of the heart and aorta are very small or underdeveloped. The small left ventricle makes the right ventricle responsible for pumping blood to the lungs and body. Too little blood and oxygen may be pumped to the body.

A series of heart surgeries may be done to repair this problem and help the heart work better.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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