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Anesthetic considerations in infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Mark D Twite1, Richard J Ing

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Children's Hospital Colorado, 13123 East 16th Avenue, B090, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. mark.twite@childrenscolorado.org

Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia
|February 19, 2013
PubMed

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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a severe congenital heart defect, is now survivable into adulthood due to medical advances. This review covers anesthetic considerations for patients with this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Hypoplasia of the left ventricle (HLHS) is a critical congenital heart defect with historically poor outcomes.
  • Advances in diagnostics, surgical techniques, and understanding of single ventricle physiology have improved survival rates.
  • HLHS necessitates specialized care from diagnosis through adulthood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical advancements in managing hypoplasia of the left ventricle.
  • To focus on the anesthetic implications associated with HLHS.
  • To provide guidance for perioperative care from diagnosis to post-palliative surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of diagnostic modalities and surgical/palliative options.
  • Synthesis of current understanding of single ventricle physiology.
  • Analysis of anesthetic challenges and management strategies for HLHS patients.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in survival for HLHS patients over the past six decades.
  • Enhanced understanding of single ventricle physiology aids in management.
  • Anesthetic management requires careful consideration of complex physiology and surgical interventions.

Conclusions:

  • HLHS management has evolved, offering improved long-term survival.
  • Anesthetic care is crucial throughout the patient's journey, from diagnosis to advanced stages.
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration is essential for optimal outcomes in HLHS patients.

Keywords:
anesthesiacongenital heart diseasehypoplastic left heart syndrome

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