LinksRechtsShunt
LinksRechtsShunt is a term used in German-language medical literature to describe a left-to-right shunt in the cardiovascular system. It refers to abnormal blood flow from the left (systemic) side of the heart or circulation to the right (pulmonary) side, resulting in increased pulmonary blood flow and potential volume overload of the right heart.
Mechanism and implications: The shunt arises from defects or connections that permit blood to bypass the normal
Common causes: Atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), and certain
Diagnosis and management: Diagnosis typically relies on echocardiography to visualize defects and estimate shunt magnitude, supplemented
Etymology and usage: The term combines German terms for left and right (Links and Rechts) with the