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the way they should. The problem is present from birth (congenital). In a normal heart, the blood ... environment can lead to a heart defect if a mother is exposed to them when she is pregnant. Mothers ... 90590;double outlet right ventricle;DORV;heart malformation;congenital heart defect;ventricular septal defect;aorta;pulmonary artery

enlargement of the muscle. What causes pulmonary atresia? Some congenital heart defects may happen more ... congenital heart care for the rest of their life. When should I call my child's healthcare ... PA;pulmonary valve;heart defect;P01809

(ASD) in Adults Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a heart condition that’s present at birth (congenital ... ). It’s one of the most common congenital heart defects. The heart has 4 chambers. With ASD there is ... Understanding Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in Adults;ASD;pulmonary hypertension;congenital heart defect;61056

Endocardial Cushion Defect ... An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital heart defect. This means that ... atrioventricular canal defect in a child? An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital ... AV canal defect;p01767

coronary artery (ACA) is a heart defect. This is something your baby is born with (congenital). In ACA ... An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is a heart defect. This is something your baby is born

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a type of congenital heart defect. This means ... ? Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a type of heart defect that your baby is born with (congenital). In

Heart Disease, Children, Emotional and Family Issues ... A detailed look at the way children may feel about having congenital heart disease--and tips ... affect how a child feels about having congenital heart disease. Some of these factors include ... congenital heart disease;congenital heart disease coping;P01784

Tetralogy of Fallot is 4 congenital heart defects. This means that your child is born with ... is tetralogy of Fallot? Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a set of 4 congenital heart defects that

Detailed information on congenital heart disease, including patent ductus arteriosus, atrial ... Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease Click on the links below to learn more about these ... congenital heart disease, congenital heart disease cause, congenital heart disease type, patent ... ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal, tricuspid

*Congenital Pulmonary Stenosis Surg ... Understanding Congenital Pulmonary Stenosis Surgery ... is a type of open heart surgery. Congenital Pulmonary Stenosis Surgery What is congenital ... . This is a genetic disease. Or it may happen with other heart defects. Several types of surgery ... 389;pulmonary valve;Congenital Pulmonary Stenosis Surgery;open heart surgery;CHD;congenital heart defect

Understanding Cardiac Catheterization for Children ... cardiac catheterization). The problem is often one that they were born with (congenital heart defect ... ? Cardiac catheterization is a procedure to diagnose and treat certain heart problems. To do this, the ... cardiac catheterization;p01772

get follow-up at a care center that specializes in congenital heart disease. Talk with your ... premature infants. It often occurs with other congenital heart defects. A small PDA may close on its ... 90, P01811;PDA;heart defect;Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect involving 4 different heart defects. Surgery ... (TOF) is a common complex heart defect. TOF is a serious heart condition. But it can be repaired

Cardiac Ultrasound ... found in the fetus You are taking certain medicines that may cause congenital heart defects. These ... check the heart of your developing baby. Fetal echo can help find heart defects before birth. If ... fetal echo;fetal heart;P01789;echo;cardiac ultrasound

*Heart Murmurs ... Understanding Heart Murmurs ... Heart murmurs may be caused by a number of factors or diseases, including defective heart ... . Continuous murmur. This happens throughout the cardiac cycle. What causes a heart murmur? An ... heart murmur;murmur systolic;diastolic murmur;continuous murmur;murmur;heart murmur symptom;p00228

Learn about pulse oximetry, a test that can help find a congenital heart defect before a ... newborn goes home from the hospital. Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Defects ... 90096;pulse oximetry screening;congenital heart defect screening;newborn screening;hydroplastic ... left heart syndrome;pulmonary atresia;Tetralogy of Fallot;total anomalous pulmonary venous return

the heart out to the body. It is usually a congenital heart defect. When Your Child Has Aortic ... congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with this abnormal heart structure. It may be

Patent ductus arteriosis is a common congenital heart defect. It often goes away on its own ... fairly common congenital (present at birth) heart defect. A PDA is more common in premature infants ... pda;long-term complications of pda;congenital heart defect;open ductus arteriosus;what is a pda in ... 88183;patent ductus arteriosus PDA in premature infants;NICU;neonate;neonatal intensive care unit

ASD repair can be done with either cardiac catheterization or with open heart surgery. Your ... require open heart surgery. Your child’s experience: cardiac catheterization Cardiac ... 89098;treatment for your child's atrial septal defect (ASD);treatment for pediatric atrial septal ... defect;treatment for pediatric ASD;treating ASD, child;treating atrial septal defect, child

Heart Defect: Bicuspid Aortic Valve ... condition is present from birth. It often occurs with other heart defects. Bicuspid ... functional bicuspid valve. It can occur with other heart defects. The heart’s ventricles are the 2 lower ... 599;aortic valve abnormality;congenital;Heart Defect;Bicuspid Aortic Valve