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RVOT Obstructions
Facts and Terms about RVOT Obstructions
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09/24/2013

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Term

Types of RVOT Obstructions

Definition
  • Subvalvular (infundibular) 
  • Annular
  • Valvular
  • Supravalvar
  • Branch PA stenosis or hypoplasia
  • Pulmonary atresia (missing valve with free PR or membrane)

 

 

Term

RVOT Obstruction and PDA

Definition
  • PDA may be kept open to maintain pulmonary circulation
  • Surgery is usually performed at 4-6 months if there is cyanotic progression

 

Term

Valvular (Valvar) PS

Definition
  • Similar to AS by 2D echo
  • Thickened and doming valve
  • Doppler acceleration

 

 

Term

Subvalvular (Infundibular)

Definition
  • Thick muscle bundles beneath the pulmonic valve causing dynamic obstruction
  • Double chambered RV
  • Where moderator band is thickened or there are abnormal muscle bundles obstructing RV outflow
  • Essentially splitting RV in half  

 

 

Term

Subpulmonic Stenosis

Definition
  • due to abnormal tricuspid tissue

 

Term

Supravalvar

Definition
  • Discrete or diffuse narrowing of MPA and/or branch PA’s

 

 

 

 

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