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Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) - Cyanotic

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Avoid HypoxiaAvoid Pulmonary HypertensionAvoid StressorsCyanosisStroke Risk

Pathophysiology

Cyanotic CHDs are the most complex type of cardiac birth defect. They occur in utero and arise from abnormal formation of the heart and/or its major blood vessels. Most are idiopathic. However, some...

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