Pulmonary Atresia
| Medical Definition: |
Congenital absence of the normal valvular orifice into the pulmonary artery. This condition is characterized by cardiomegaly, reduced pulmonary vascularity, and right ventricular atrophy. (From Stedman, 25th ed; Dorland, 27th ed) |
| Guide Notes: |
do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES; DF: PULM ATRESIA |
| Previously Indexed: |
Pulmonary Artery/abnormalities (1966-1994),Pulmonary Valve/abnormalities (1966-1994) |
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