What is glenn surgery?

Written By: user Dr. Smita Mishra
Published On: 06 Nov, 2021 9:32 PM | Updated On: 18 Nov, 2024 1:53 PM

What is glenn surgery?

In this video, Dr. Smita Mishra, Paediatric Cardiologist, Associate Director - Jaypee Hospital, will explain about Glenn surgery. When right ventricle is not formed properly, the superior vena cava, the venous channel brings blood from upper part of body is directly connected to the right pulmonary artery. Hence, the ventricle is bypassed in this case so one ventricle is present and it needs to support the system and systemic artery.

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Dr. Smita Mishra

Completed MD (Pediatrics) from S S Medical College, Rewa (MP). Done FNB (Pediatric Cardiology) from Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi. Has an illustrious experience of more than 20 years. Specialized in Interventional Pediatric Cardiology, and Noninvasive Pediatric Cardiology. Holds expertise in treating and managing Atrial Septal Defects, Congenital Valve Problems, Arrhythmias, Congenital Heart Disease, Kawasakis disease etc. Well-regarded member of Indian Academy of Pediatrics. Chairperson of IAP Cardiology Chapter & Executive board member of Delhi IAP. Has many appreciated papers and presentations to her credit, and has significantly contributed to the medical literature. Conceptualized programme called Spandan for the children suffering from Heart disease at native place Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Has been awarded the IMA Best Doctor Award in 2013.

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