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[Hemodynamic changes and ventricular function before and after Fontan procedure for univentricular heart]

M Aoki1, Y Imai, H Kurosawa

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.

[Zasshi] [Journal]. Nihon Kyobu Geka Gakkai
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The Fontan operation significantly reduced ejection fraction in patients with univentricular heart (UVH). However, ventricular end-diastolic pressure and volume also decreased post-operation, indicating potential hemodynamic benefits despite reduced pumping efficiency.

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