Description

This striking anatomical image captures an Aortopulmonary Window (APW), a rare congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal communication between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary artery. The visualization highlights the close proximity of these two major vessels, giving a clear view of the defect that leads to excessive blood flow from the aorta into the pulmonary circulation. With vivid texture and lifelike detail, this image is a powerful educational tool for understanding how APW disrupts normal cardiovascular physiology, causing volume overload in the lungs and potentially leading to heart failure if left untreated.