TRICUSPID ATRESIA
\tɹˈa͡ɪkəspˌɪd atɹˈiːzi͡ə], \tɹˈaɪkəspˌɪd atɹˈiːziə], \t_ɹ_ˈaɪ_k_ə_s_p_ˌɪ_d a_t_ɹ_ˈiː_z_iə]\
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Absence of the orifice between the right atrium and ventricle, with the presence of an atrial defect through which all the systemic venous return reaches the left heart. As a result, there is left ventricular hypertrophy (HYPERTROPHY, LEFT VENTRICULAR) because the right ventricle is absent or not functional.
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