SINGLE VENTRICLE

Course overview

A SINGLE VENTRICLE IS AN UNCOMMON OCCURRENCE IN EMBRYOGENESIS, WHICH RESULTS IN THE ANATOMICAL OR FUNCTIONAL LOSS OF A VENTRICULAR CAVITY. THESE MALFORMATIONS ARE LIFE-THREATENING AND NECESSITATE QUICK REVISION TO CORRECT. PROMPT IDENTIFICATION AND GOALS OF CARE DISCUSSIONS PROVIDE OPTIMAL OUTCOMES FOR POTENTIAL INTERVENTIONS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND TREATMENT OF A SINGLE VENTRICLE AND EXPLAINS THE ROLES OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN MANAGING PATIENTS WITH THIS CONDITION.