Atrial septal defect

I am often asked why I cannot have a cup of coffee following major heart surgery, which repaired a heart defect called Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy, or HOCM for short. I find that if I tell someone that I cannot have coffee, I am often met with disbelief, arguments on why I should have coffee, laughter, or even as far as waving a perfectly scented cup of lovely coffee under my nose. However, after everything I have been through concerning my heart, I will not succumb that easily to…

deaths, spontaneous abortions and stillbirths etc. Also there are reports indicating positive association between consanguinity and Down syndrome, and also ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), pulmonary stenosis (PS) and pulmonary atresia (PA). The risk for birth defects in the offspring of first cousin matings has been increased to 5-8% compared to 2-3% in non-consanguineous marriages. The phenomenon of inbreeding increases the…

of the body's different tissues require this oxygen rich blood to perform their functions. however, there are many problems that can affect the function of the heart. some of these problems are congenital meaning present at birth. congenital heart defects are the most common heart condition in children. patent ductous arteriousus is a normal fetal artery that connects the aorta and pulmonary artery. normally during premature babies this artery fails to close and if large enough can cause many…

Cardiomyopathy is a condition where the heart muscle is abnormal. The main types of cardiomyopathy include dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy makes it harder for your heart to pump and deliver blood to the rest of your body. Cardiomyopathy can lead to heart failure. But to science certain it is not known which is the cause that causes this disease only knows that there is a variety of this disease. Cardiomyopathy can be treated. The type of treatment you 'll…

like a finger, partial or complete absences of bones in the forearm, undeveloped bone of the upper arm, abnormities of the collarbone or shoulder blades which can affect one or both of upper limbs, abnormal heart rhythm, atrial septal defect (ASD), and ventricular septal defect (VSD). These symptoms vary from person to person. The diagnose of this disease is not recommended, however test are done when cardiac symptoms begin to manifest at the later life stage of the patient. X-rays,…

procedure, intravenous heparin is continued followed with oral anticoagulation, for at least 3 months. AADs are taken for 3 months post ablation and then they will be discontinued. All patients then, undergo to a Holter-ECG for seven-days to see the atrial fibrillation burden…

perfectly healthy. Although, if the baby did end up being born with disabling defects, the Anderson’s as well as Dr. Wells would be violating moral principles. This would be completely unjustified and leave the Andersons with the extra responsibilities of caring for a disabled child. Also, Dr. Wells holds responsibility in the outcome of the child since he knew of the possible negative outcome, if the baby is born with defects, Wells could be considered to be in malpractice. Although, it is…

Some of which are hearing impairment, cataracts, congenital glaucoma and heart defects, developmental delay, atrial/ventricular septal defects, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, and radiolucent bone disease. The more serious the infection is; is the more easily detectable it is at birth. However, mild CRS can remain undetected with slight cardiac involvement or…

like everyone else’s. As days went by they started to plan and get things ready for his arrival. At their 20-week appointment Rebecca Thomas and her husband was expecting a beautiful baby boy as they was told they were having a baby with fetal birth defect. Their baby was diagnosed with Acrania Deformity a rare congenital disorder that occurs in a fetus which the flat bone in the cranial…

heart failure occurs when the left ventricle failed to pump proficiently. It prevents the body from receiving adequate oxygen-rich blood. The blood backs up into the lungs causing fluid to build up and causes shortness of breath. ventricular septal defect cardiomyopathy, anterior myocardial infarction cardiac tamponade, etc. are causes of left-sided heart failure. Right-sided heart failure…