APV in the medical field refers to Absent Pulmonary Valve, a rare congenital heart defect.
Understanding Absent Pulmonary Valve (APV)
Absent Pulmonary Valve (APV) is characterized by the absence of the pulmonary valve, which normally controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery. The reference notes that it is frequently linked with:
- Tetralogy of Fallot phenotype: A combination of four heart defects present at birth.
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): A hole in the wall separating the ventricles of the heart.
Key Features
The absence of the pulmonary valve allows blood to flow freely into the pulmonary arteries.
Associated Conditions
As noted in the references, APV is often associated with:
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Ventricular Septal Defect
