Abnormal Origin of the Right Pulmonary Artery From Ascending Aorta (Hemitruncus Arteriosus)
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چکیده
Hemitruncus arteriosus is a rare congenital deformity that results in early infant mortality. Persistence into adulthood is very unusual and is associated with pulmonary hypertension. We report a case in an adult male with the associated clinical issues.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014