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Tricuspid Atresia

Medical Definition: Absence of the orifice between the right atrium and ventricle, with the presence of an atrial defect through which all the systemic venous return reaches the left heart. As a result, there is left ventricular hypertrophy (HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR) because the right ventricle is absent or not functional.
Guide Notes: do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES
Previously Indexed: Tricuspid Valve/abnormalities (1966-1994)

Tricuspid Atresia Medical Definitions and Terms

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