Pulmonary atresia
Alternative names:
atresia
Definition:
Atresia means the absence of a normal body opening or canal, which is usually a congenital defect. Pulmonary atresia involves narrowing or obstruction of the pulmonary heart valve and is a form of congenital heart disease (CHD).
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