2022年3月24日 · Symptoms of congenital heart defects depend on many factors. For example, symptoms may be different for newborns and adults. They also depend on the number, type, and severity of the heart defect. Some common symptoms are: Bluish tone to a baby’s skin and lips; Fatigue, or feeling constantly tired

2022年3月24日 · Congenital heart defects, or diseases, are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth. They may change the normal flow of blood through the heart. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, occurring in about one percent of live births in the United States. There are many types of congenital heart ...

2022年3月24日 · Normal heart and heart with patent ductus arteriosus. Figure A shows the interior of a normal heart and normal blood flow. The blue arrow shows the flow of oxygen-poor blood as it is pumped from the body into the right atrium and then to the right ventricle. From there, it pumps through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen.

2022年3月24日 · Most simple congenital heart defects will get better over time and do not require treatment at all. However, critical congenital heart defects often require treatment. Medicines. Medicine is often used if your baby has a specific type of congenital heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus. Usually, patent ductus arteriosus goes away on its ...

2022年3月24日 · The risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect is influenced by many factors including: Family history and genetics. Congenital heart disease is not usually passed along to your children, but there is some risk. The risk is greater if your baby’s other parent, or another of your children, has a congenital heart defect

2022年3月24日 · Pulse oximetry is a test that can tell whether a newborn has low levels of oxygen in the blood, which may be a symptoms of critical congenital heart defects. The test involves attaching sensors to the baby’s hands or feet to measure oxygen levels and is recommended for all newborns in the United States.

The Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN) is an international clinical research enterprise that studies heart valve disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, coronary heart disease, and the complications of surgery. The trials spans from early translation to the completion of six randomized clinical trials, three large observational studies ...

2022年3月24日 · A doctor can diagnose a congenital heart defect by looking at your or your baby’s symptoms and using tests like echocardiography, pulse oximetry, or cardiac catheterization. Learn more about the information your doctor can use to find out whether you or your baby has a congenital heart defect.

2022年3月24日 · Heart failure is the leading cause of death in adults with congenital heart defects. Some children with congenital heart defects can also develop heart failure. Pregnancy complications. Women with congenital heart defects have a higher risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth. Kidney or liver disease; Pulmonary hypertension; Stroke

2022年3月24日 · Atresia is a heart condition that may be present at birth (called a congenital heart defect) or, rarely, acquired later in life. It occurs when a heart valve has no opening at all. Instead, a solid piece of tissue forms between the chambers of the heart, which blocks the flow of blood. There are two main types of heart valve atresia: