Glossary
Atrium: Upper chamber of the heartVentricle: Lower chamber of the heart
Congenital: Present from birth
Aorta: Largest artery of the body
Lung circulation: Blood vessels taking blood to and from the lungs
Echocardiography: An ultrasound test that studies the structure and function of the heart
Transthoracic Echocardiography: Echocardiography procedure where the probe is placed on the chest or abdomen
Fluoroscopy: An x-ray technique used to study moving objects
Femoral vein: Main vein of the leg
Umbilical vein: Vein in the umbilical cord that carries blood from the placental circulation to the fetus
Transhepatic: Via the liver
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Congenital condition where the left side of the heart is not well developed
