Developmental Pathophysiology, Develop. Physiol., Dr. D. Penney





Table 4.07 - Shunts cause / can lead to -

L ---> R SHUNT
  • Acyanosis

  • RV enlargement

  • Pulmonary hypertension

  • Right heart failure

  • Tricuspid incompetence
 R ---> L SHUNT
  • Cyanosis

  • Polycythemia

  • RV enlargement

  • Pulmonary stenosis / hypertension

  • LV enlargement (??)

  • Mitral incompetence (??)

  • Pulmonary congestion (??)



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