Left ventricular decompression through a patent foramen ovale in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a case report
AUTOR(ES)
Ando', Giuseppe
FONTE
BioMed Central
RESUMO
The foramen ovale is considered an unidirectional flap-like valvular structure. Yet, it may increase in size and allow a continuous left-to-right shunt in order to reduce left ventricular filling pressures.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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