Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a congenital heart defect. It is the most common severe heart defect found in newborns, and is associated with reduced left heart structures due to underdevelopment of the left ventricle and associated blood vessels. HLHS is a life-threatening condition that requires immedia…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited 🔖 ISSN 2691-5014 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a congenital heart defect. It is the most common severe heart defect found in newborns, and is associated with reduced left heart structures due to underdevelopment of the left ventricle and associated blood vessels. HLHS is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical care after birth. The only way to cure the disease is through a series of complex open-heart surgeries, known as a ‘Fontan procedure’, to redirect the blood flow within the heart to compensate for the underdeveloped left side. HLHS is a severe condition that requires specialized care and expertise to identify and treat it. Early diagnosis and appropriate medical care are essential to improve the prognosis of affected individuals.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Pediatric Health And Nutrition (ISSN 2691-5014).

Journal editorial board
Narcis Flavius Tepeneu · Romania Ann Scheimann · United States Stefan Bittmann · Germany

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