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Complex Heart Problems

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There are many complex problems of the heart that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Truncus Arteriosus

Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Anomalous Coronary Artery (ACA)

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