A 22-year-old pregnant female presents for a fetal echocardiogram. Tests reveal small left atrium and mitral valve and an absent left ventricle and aortic valve. This defect is:

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The findings suggest hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which is a severe and life-threatening congenital heart defect. Neonatal heart transplant is a potential treatment option for this defect.

A 22-Year-Old Pregnant Female Presents for a Fetal Echocardiogram