Cardiovascular System - Fetal Shunts
From Embryology
Introduction
Fetal circulation differs from the adult predominantly due to the presence of 3 vascular shunts located within the heart and in the vasculature.
- Foramen ovale - in the heart, between the right and left atrium.
- Ductus venosus - in the liver circulation, between the umbilical vein and IVC
- Ductus arteriosus - in the outflow tract, between the pulmonary artery and descending aorta.
