Tetralogy of Fallot

Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal communication between the atria (McCance, Huether, Brashers, & Rote, 2010, p. 1219). It is considered as the fourth most common congenital heart defect, comprising about 5% to 10% of all congenital cardiac defects. The causes of ASD remains unknown, but it was thought that genetics play a role. A person with no other heart defect, or a small defect (less than 5 millimeters) may remain asymptomatic, or manifest symptoms later in life ("MedlinePlus," 2014)…

respiratory conditions that can affect a child, as well as their families. The great thing is that many of these conditions we are able to treat. The cardiac condition that I decided to research is the Tetralogy of Fallot and the respiratory condition is Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Tertralogy of Fallot is a birth defect and affects normal blood flow. During development in the mother’s womb, the heart of the baby does not form correctly and this condition is the result. This condition is a…

people who have this disorder usually “have distinctive facial features including a broad, prominent forehead; deep-set eyes; and a small, pointed chin” (NIH, 2016). This disease is associated with other diseases such as pulmonic stenosis and tetralogy of Fallot. “In more than 90 percent of cases, mutations in the JAG1 gene cause Alagille syndrome. Another 7 percent of individuals with Alagille syndrome have small deletions of genetic material on chromosome 20 that include the JAG1 gene. A few…

right to left shunt occurs as a result of an elevated pressure on the right side of the heart. According to Ball & Bindler (2008), about 10% of children with congenital heart defects have tetralogy of the fallot. The National Institute of Health (2011) reported that babies and children who have tetralogy of Fallot have episodes of cyanosis, which is a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails. It occurs because the oxygen level in the blood leaving the heart is below normal. Diagnosis…

Shaun, his full name is Shaun Roger White. He was born on September 3, 1986. He was born in San Diego, California. Shaun, he is Irish and Italian. His Zodiac sign is Virgo. He started snowboarding at the age of six. Shaun, he was born with a Tetralogy of Fallot, a congenital heart defect for which he endured two open-heart operations before the age of one. Before he became famous he spent years riding in small ski resorts. Some of the ski resorts that he when to are Ludlow, Vermont, also the San…

related to the structure, function, or vessels of the heart or its muscles & valves. • Congenital Heart Disease- Any abnormality with the heart at the time of birth.  Patent ductus arteriosus- ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth  Tetralogy of fallot- multiple defects causing deoxygenated blood to be carried throughout the body  Complete transposition of great vessels- abnormal arrangement of the great vessels  Atrial septal defect- hole in the wall between the atria …

The cardiac problems vary from minor defects that respond to medication therapy to major defects that require surgery. The most common defects are atrioventricular septal defect, ventricular septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, and tetralogy of fallot (Carman, et. al, 2017). Atrioventricular septal defect (ASD) is a passageway or hole in the wall that divides the right atrium from the left atrium. Most children are asymptomatic, however a large defect can cause increased blood flow leading…

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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…

steadfast in the medical field. The film, Something the Lord Made, depicts the medical research of Dr. Alfred Blalock and his lab assistant, Vivien Thomas, at John Hopkins University in the 1940s. Dr. Blalock and Thomas were attempting to recreate Tetralogy of Fallot, otherwise known as Blue Baby Syndrome, in dogs to discover a procedure that could save the lives of the children who would otherwise perish. Cardiac surgery was an unheard-of procedure at the time, and many questioned the ethical…