Norwood procedure
Norwood Procedure
The Norwood Procedure (pronunciation: /ˈnɔːrwʊd prəˈsiːdʒər/) is a complex surgical procedure performed to correct congenital heart defects in newborns, particularly hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
Etymology
The procedure is named after Dr. William Norwood, a pioneering American cardiac surgeon who developed the technique in the late 20th century.
Procedure
The Norwood Procedure is typically the first of three surgeries performed on infants with HLHS. It involves the construction of a new, larger aorta and the placement of a shunt to supply blood to the pulmonary arteries. The goal of the procedure is to allow the right ventricle to effectively pump blood to both the lungs and the rest of the body.
Related Terms
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A congenital condition in which the left side of the heart is critically underdeveloped.
- Aorta: The main artery in the body, responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Shunt: A tube implanted in the body to redirect the flow of blood or other bodily fluid.
- Pulmonary Arteries: The vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs.
- Cardiac Surgeon: A medical specialist who performs surgeries on the heart and other parts of the cardiovascular system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Norwood procedure
- Wikipedia's article - Norwood procedure
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