Impact of Age-Related Change in Caval Flow Ratio on Hepatic Flow Distribution in the Fontan Circulation.

Vijay GovindarajanLauren MarshallAkshita SahniMaria A CetatoiuEmily E EickhoffJocelyn DaveeNicole St ClairNoah E SchulzDavid M Hoganson Peter E Hammer Sunil J Ghelani Ashwin Prakash Pedro J Del Nido Rahul H Rathod

Published in: Circulation. Cardiovascular imaging (2024)

Our analysis provided quantitative insights into the impact of the changing caval inflows on Fontan's long-term HFD, highlighting the importance of SVC:IVC variations over time on Fontan's long-term hemodynamics. These findings broaden our understanding of Fontan hemodynamics and patient outcomes.

Keyphrases

inferior vena cava
vena cava
pulmonary embolism
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle