This podcast explains the pathophysiology of single ventricle cardiac lesions, and reviews the three-step surgical procedure used for palliation.
0:00 Introduction
1:55 Anatomy & Pathophysiology
3:56 Typical Palliation
8:50 Long Term Complications After Repair

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After listening to this podcast, the learner should be able to:
• Explain the pathophysiology of single ventricle heart disease
• Discuss the different stages of palliation for single ventricle heart disease
• Describe the physiological consequences of the Fontan circulation
• Recognize long term problems associated with the Fontan circulation

AUTHORS
Madeleine Alvin, MD
Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellow
Boston Children's Hospital

Annette Schure, MD
Senior Associate in Cardiac Anesthesia
Boston Children's Hospital

DATES
Initial publication: October 19, 2023

CITATION
Alvin ML, Marcley S, Soohey R, McFee AM, Wolbrink TA, Schure AY. Surgical Palliation for Single Ventricle Lesions. 10/2023. OPENPediatrics. Online Course: https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/5439/Surgical-Palliation-for-Single-Ventricle-Lesions. Video: https://youtu.be/zptfxT1pjxg. Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/surgical-palliation-for-single-ventricle-lesions-by-madeleine-alvin-for-openpediatrics/s-j1wNCnQ9ZIX.

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