title: Cardiovascular system of the conjoined twins.
abstract: The cardiovascular system of the dicephalus (2 spines, one pelvis) conjoined twins is being described. The heart consists of 2 atria and 3 ventricles. Various malformations are evident in the layout systematic and pulmonary circulation. The vascular system can be divided into 3 zones: an upper one--with an almost symmetrical duplication, a middle one--with an atypical pattern, and a lower one--with a normal pattern.
mesh_terms: D018376:Cardiovascular Abnormalities; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D014428:Twins, Conjoined / Q000473:pathology*