Specialized white blood cell which destroys cells that are infected by viruses.
back to topVery rapid heart rate, excessively fast heartbeat.
back to topMalformation in which the right ventricle connects to the pulmonary artery, thus bringing about pulmonary stenosis and a large ventricular septal defect.
back to topA blood test that is used to assess the compatibility of an organ donor's tissue with the tissue of a potential recipient.
back to topMinor strokes which cause stroke-like symptoms and no lasting damage. They are important predictors of stroke.
back to topTransfer of a healthy heart from a donor to a patient when the patient's heart can no longer function sufficiently.
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back to topFailure of the tricuspid valve to develop.
back to topValve separating the right ventricle and the right atrium, preventing reverse flow from the ventricle to the atrium. It is comprised of three parts that resemble leaves.
back to topFailure to divide the single artery in the embryo stage, which would be the aorta and pulmonary arteries.
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