Blalock-Taussig procedure

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf surgical procedure
gptkbp:canLeadTo further surgeries
gptkbp:connects gptkb:pulmonary_artery
gptkb:subclavian_artery
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Alfred_Blalock
Vivien_Thomas
gptkbp:hasInfluenceOn subsequent cardiac surgeries
gptkbp:hasPerformance 1944
gptkbp:hasTheme bleeding
infection
thrombosis
anesthesia complications
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blalock-Taussig procedure
gptkbp:improves blood flow to lungs
gptkbp:involves vital signs
creation of a shunt
gptkbp:isActiveIn clinical trials
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith improved quality of life
cyanotic heart disease
gptkbp:isChallengedBy complete repair of heart defects
gptkbp:isConsidered historically significant
a pioneering technique
palliative procedure
a landmark in cardiac surgery
a surgical innovation
life-saving in some cases
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn medical conferences
medical textbooks
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn case studies
medical literature
gptkbp:isEvaluatedBy cardiac catheterization
echocardiography
post-operative assessments
gptkbp:isInformedBy children
hospitals
infants
monitoring equipment
surgical instruments
general anesthesia
cardiothoracic surgeons
gptkbp:isNamedAfter gptkb:Alfred_Blalock
Vivien_Thomas
gptkbp:isPartOf treatment protocols
pediatric cardiology
surgical history
surgical training
pediatric cardiac surgery
cardiac intervention strategies
gptkbp:isRelatedTo gptkb:aortopulmonary_shunt
cardiac shunt procedures
pulmonary artery banding
gptkbp:isTaughtIn medical schools
gptkbp:isUsedFor improving pulmonary blood flow
gptkbp:isUsedIn palliative care
congenital heart defects
gptkbp:mayHave post-operative care
oxygen saturation
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:tetralogy_of_Fallot