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🫀 Stage 1 Palliation for Single Ventricle 🔧 Stage 1 palliation (eg. Norwood) Essentials: ① Enlarge ASD for atrial mixing ② Reconstruct aortic arch for systemic flow ③ Ensure pulmonary flow (BT shunt or RV–PA conduit) ⚖️ Key Point: Balance PBF and SBF → PBF steals from

🫀 Stage 1 Palliation for Single Ventricle

🔧 Stage 1 palliation (eg. Norwood) Essentials:
① Enlarge ASD for atrial mixing
② Reconstruct aortic arch for systemic flow
③ Ensure pulmonary flow (BT shunt or RV–PA conduit)

⚖️ Key Point: Balance PBF and SBF
→ PBF steals from