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The impact of shunt flaring on pressure in, and flow to, the pulmonary arteries.
| Baseline shunt | Long wide flared shunt | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean aortic pressure (mmHg) | 52.9 | 52.9 |
| Mean pulmonary pressure (mmHg) | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Shunt pressure gradient (mmHg) | 36.9 | 36.2 |
| Mean shunt flow (ml s−1) | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Shunt resistance (mmHg ml−1 s) | 3.5 | 3.3 |
