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Pulmonary Atresia
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
The healthcare provider may suspect pulmonary atresia when he or she examines the child. An echocardiogram, which is an imaging test that uses ultrasound, can show the heart defect. Additional special x-ray tests may be needed to define the exact type of heart defect.