Blalock-Taussig procedure

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:surgery
gptkbp:advances pediatric surgery
gptkbp:can_lead_to increased oxygenation
further surgical interventions
gptkbp:can_result_in complications
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Helen_Taussig
gptkb:Alfred_Blalock
gptkbp:enhances oxygen saturation
gptkbp:facilitates subsequent surgeries
gptkbp:first_performance gptkb:1944
gptkbp:has_been_modified_to_include different techniques
gptkbp:has_influenced future cardiac surgeries
future cardiac procedures
gptkbp:has_performed_at thousands of times
gptkbp:has_variations gptkb:modified_Blalock-Taussig_shunt
gptkbp:historical_event surgical innovation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blalock-Taussig procedure
gptkbp:improves blood flow to the lungs
gptkbp:investment gptkb:disease
bleeding
shunt obstruction
gptkbp:involves thoracotomy
creation of a shunt
gptkbp:is_a palliative procedure
gptkbp:is_a_procedure_that_can improve quality of life
reduce symptoms
enhance pulmonary blood flow
gptkbp:is_a_procedure_that_can_be life-saving
gptkbp:is_a_procedure_that_has gptkb:guidelines
gptkb:historical_significance
evolved over time
inspired further research
a significant impact on patients
been refined over decades
changed the landscape of cardiac surgery
informed surgical practices
gptkbp:is_a_procedure_that_has_been widely studied
gptkbp:is_a_procedure_that_is recognized worldwide
associated with better outcomes.
considered a standard of care
part of surgical history
performed by cardiothoracic surgeons
performed in specialized centers
gptkbp:is_a_procedure_that_may improve exercise tolerance
require follow-up surgeries
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:Johns_Hopkins_Hospital
medical innovation
improved survival rates
Alfred Blalock's research
Helen Taussig's advocacy
gptkbp:is_considered a temporary solution
a pioneering technique
a life-saving procedure
a landmark in cardiac surgery
a palliative procedure
a critical intervention
a historical procedure
a foundational procedure in cardiology
a landmark in pediatric cardiology
a significant advancement in surgery
gptkbp:is_discussed_in medical journals
medical conferences
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:literature
case reports
in surgical textbooks
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by clinical studies
long-term outcomes
surgical risks
gptkbp:is_followed_by rehabilitation programs
monitoring of heart function
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by definitive surgical repair
gptkbp:is_often_used_in other cardiac procedures
gptkbp:is_part_of medical training programs
treatment guidelines
pediatric cardiology
surgical history
congenital heart disease treatment
surgical treatment options
pediatric surgical protocols
gptkbp:is_part_of_the_treatment_for congenital heart disease
gptkbp:is_performed_to_alleviate cyanosis
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:healthcare_professionals
medical organizations
gptkbp:is_related_to cardiac surgery
pulmonary artery banding
pulmonary blood flow
heart-lung circulation
gptkbp:is_studied_in clinical trials
gptkbp:is_taught_in medical schools
gptkbp:is_used_for gptkb:tetralogy_of_Fallot
gptkbp:is_used_in emergency situations
pediatric cardiology
gptkbp:is_used_to_address cyanotic heart defects
gptkbp:named_after gptkb:Helen_Taussig
gptkb:Alfred_Blalock
gptkbp:performed_at sterile conditions
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:medical_devices
advanced techniques
general anesthesia
cardiothoracic surgeons
gptkbp:performed_in improve quality of life
pediatric patients
in hospitals
children with congenital heart defects
alleviate symptoms
in operating rooms
gptkbp:requires gptkb:surgery
postoperative care
gptkbp:specialties redirects blood flow
gptkbp:type_of shunt procedure
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:tetralogy_of_Fallot