Molecular Mechanisms of Ventricular Hypoplasia
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Excerpt
Hypoplasia of either the right or left ventricle is compatible with intrauterine life but has lethal consequencesin the newborn period. Although they are rare, the severity of hypoplastic ventricular conditions results in the single largest contribution to childhood mortality from congenital heart disease. Understanding the molecular andphysiologic cues that initiate ventricular specification,growth, and enlargement is essential for future diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic approaches...