Pulmonary Atresia: Diagnosis & Tests (Pulmonic Atresia)

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Pulmonary Atresia

Alternate Names : Pulmonic Atresia

Pulmonary Atresia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The healthcare provider may suspect pulmonary atresia when he or she examines the child. An echocardiogram, which is an imaging test that uses ultrasound, can show the heart defect. Additional special x-ray tests may be needed to define the exact type of heart defect.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/24/01

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