Prognostic index to assess the risk of systemic right ventricular failure after atrial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries

• Main Authors: Giselle Serrano Ricardo (Author), Adel Eladio González Morejón (Author), Mariela Céspedes Almira (Author), Yudith Escobar Bermúdez (Author), Aydee Santamarina Fernández (Author), Tania Rosa González Rodríguez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiology - Peertechz Publications, 2021-03-03.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>The introduction of atrial switch operation allowed to prolong the life expectancy of those born with transposition of the great arteries. This operation involves extensive surgery in the atria and leaves the right ventricle as the systemic ventricle that develops dysfunction because its an...