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'''''Synonyms and keywords:''''' LVOT, RVOT | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==Right Ventricular Outflow Tract== | ==Right Ventricular Outflow Tract== | ||
The right outflow tract is an [[infundibulum|infundibular]] extension of the ventricular cavity, which connects to the [[pulmonary artery]]. Causes of [[right ventricular outflow tract obstruction]] can be found [[right ventricular outflow tract obstruction|here]]. | The right ventricular outflow tract is an [[infundibulum|infundibular]] extension of the ventricular cavity, which connects to the [[pulmonary artery]]. Causes of [[right ventricular outflow tract obstruction]] can be found [[right ventricular outflow tract obstruction|here]]. | ||
==Left Ventricular Outflow Tract== | ==Left Ventricular Outflow Tract== | ||
The left ventricular outflow tract connects the [[left ventricle]] to the [[aorta]] is nearly indistinguishable from the rest of the ventricle. | The left ventricular outflow tract connects the [[left ventricle]] to the [[aorta]] and is nearly indistinguishable from the rest of the left ventricle. Causes of [[left ventricular outflow tract obstruction]] can be found [[left ventricular outflow tract obstruction|here]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:41, 15 October 2011
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: LVOT, RVOT
Overview
A ventricular outflow tract is a portion of either the left or right ventricle of the human heart through which blood passes in order to enter the great arteries.
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract
The right ventricular outflow tract is an infundibular extension of the ventricular cavity, which connects to the pulmonary artery. Causes of right ventricular outflow tract obstruction can be found here.
Left Ventricular Outflow Tract
The left ventricular outflow tract connects the left ventricle to the aorta and is nearly indistinguishable from the rest of the left ventricle. Causes of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction can be found here.