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In which the blood flow through the left side of the heart is obstructed.

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Q: What is a description of fetal hypoplastic left heart syndrome?
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A hypoplastic right heart syndrome is a condition where the right atrium and right ventricle are underdeveloped. This is a congenital condition and is less common than hypoplastic left heart syndrome.


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symptomatic include ventricular septal defect (VSD), transposition of the great vessels (TGV), tetralogy of Fallot, coarctation of the aorta, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome.


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