© 2005 Archives of Disease in Childhood Fetal and Neonatal Edition
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The intensive care of infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Intensive Care Unit, Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville, Australia
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Correspondence to:
Dr L Shekerdemian
Intensive Care Unit, Royal Children’s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia; lara.shekerdemian{at}rch.org.au
Until a little over two decades ago, hypoplastic left heart syndrome was considered an inoperable and fatal condition, with most deaths occurring in early infancy, and almost all of those affected dying before their first birthday. However, the advent of surgical palliation and advances in peri-operative care, have offered hope to these patients and their families.
Abbreviations: ASD, atrial septal defect; ECLS, extracorporeal life support; HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome; PVR, pulmonary vascular resistance
Keywords: hypoplastic left heart syndrome; Norwood operation; intensive care
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