Condition
Pulmonary atresia
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 1 May 20051 min read
Key points
- Pulmonary atresia is an extremely rare form of congenital heart disease.
- Pulmonary atresia is associated with a patent ductus arteriosus.
- It involves severe narrowing or complete obstruction of the pulmonary valves (the valves at the outlet of the right ventricle).
Alternative names
PA
Definition
Pulmonary atresia is an extremely rare form of congenital heart disease. It involves severe narrowing or complete obstruction of the pulmonary valves (the valves at the outlet of the right ventricle).
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Pulmonary atresia is associated with a patent ductus arteriosus. There is no known cause of Pulmonary atresia.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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