Hypoplastic left heart

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Heart, front view

Heart, section through the middle

It is important to note that the size and function of the right ventricle are important determinants of outcome after surgery.

Complications include:

• Irregular, fast heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
• Chronic diarrhea
• Heart failure
• Fluid in the abdomen (ascites)
• Blockage of the artificial shunt
• Strokes and other neurological complications
• Sudden death

If your infant has new changes in breathing patterns, eats less (decreased feeing), or has skin or mucous membranes that are turning blue (cyanotic), contact your health care provider immediately.

Review Date: 05/30/2006
Reviewed By: Anne J. L. Chun, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.