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Unifying nomenclature describing the individuals with Fontan circulation

Ashish H Shah1, David Renaud2, Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
|July 25, 2026
PubMed

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Standardizing language for individuals with a Fontan circulation is crucial. Adopting person-first nomenclature like "patients with a Fontan circulation" improves communication and research consistency.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Patient Care

Background:

  • The Fontan circulation population is diverse, unified by surgical physiology, not a single diagnosis.
  • Current terminology is inconsistent, using surgical procedures, anatomy, or disease labels.
  • Varied language complicates communication, research comparability, and person-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and use of Fontan circulation terminology.
  • To highlight the clinical and research implications of inconsistent language.
  • To propose standardized, person-first nomenclature for the Fontan community.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of historical and current terminology.
  • Analysis of clinical and research implications of language variability.
  • Delineation of anatomical substrates versus shared Fontan physiology.

Main Results:

  • Inconsistent terminology hinders clear communication and data harmonization.
  • Existing labels do not accurately represent the diverse Fontan population.
  • Standardized, person-first language is needed for clarity and patient-centered care.

Conclusions:

  • Adopting "individuals (or patients) with a Fontan circulation" with anatomical descriptors is proposed.
  • Unified terminology can enhance clarity, data harmonization, and patient outcomes.
  • Standardized nomenclature supports better research and care for the Fontan community.

Keywords:
Fontan circulationnomenclaturevariations

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