Hypoplastic left heart syndrome physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.[2], Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3], Keri Shafer, M.D. [4]; Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S.[5]

Overview

A physical examination is an integral part of diagnosing hypoplastic left heart syndrome. During a routine visit, a doctor may find signs of right ventricle enlargement, presence of additional birth defects, and hemodynamic imbalances.

Physical examination

During a physical examination, a clinician may find:

• ECG shows enlargement of the right ventricle
• X-ray of the chest may show signs of other birth defects
• A need for an echocardiogram to further determine enlargement of the ventricles
• A need for cardiac catheterization to better map potential hemodynamic imbalances

Associated cardiac abnormalities

• Anomalous pulmonary venous connection
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Complete atrioventricular canal
• Coronary artery abnormalities (especially in patients with aortic atresia and mitral stenosis)
• Persistent left superior vena cava
• Endocardial fibroelastosis (especially in patients with aortic atresia and mitral stenosis)