Aortopulmonary window
Aortopulmonary Window
Aortopulmonary window (pronunciation: ay-or-toh-puhl-muh-nair-ee win-doh) is a rare congenital heart defect.
Etymology
The term "aortopulmonary" is derived from "aorta", the main artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body, and "pulmonary", relating to the lungs. "Window" is used to describe the opening or communication between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
Definition
An Aortopulmonary window is a congenital (present from birth) heart defect where there is a hole between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. This condition allows oxygen-rich blood from the aorta to mix with oxygen-poor blood from the pulmonary artery.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an aortopulmonary window may include shortness of breath, fatigue, poor weight gain, and rapid heart rate.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an aortopulmonary window typically involves a physical examination, echocardiogram, and cardiac catheterization.
Treatment
Treatment for an aortopulmonary window usually involves surgery to close the hole between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aortopulmonary window
- Wikipedia's article - Aortopulmonary window
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