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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

CyanosisAvoid HyperventilationAvoid IV bubblesAvoid N2OAvoid TachycardiaAvoid HypotensionAvoid HypovolemiaAvoid Prolonged FastingAvoid StressorsAvoid AcidosisAvoid HypothermiaReduced Cardiac OutputShockAnemiaPulmonary HypertensionAvoid High FiO2Single Ventricle Physiology

Pathophysiology

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is underdevelopment of the left-sided structures - mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, ascending aorta, and aortic arch. It affects about 1 in 5,000...

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