This diagram depicts a total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR). In this condition, the pulmonary veins do not return to the left atrium, but connect to the innominate vein, coronary sinus, or some other anomalous site. There is overload of the right heart. In the case shown here, an atrial septal defect provides for flow of oxygenated blood to the left heart. |
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