Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Overview of Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease is a disease present at birth. It is caused by a defect in the heart which changes the way blood flows through the heart and lungs. Cyanosis occurs because the blood flowing to the body is lacking oxygen.
Signs and Symptoms of Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Cyanosis (bluish discolouration of the skin and mucous membrane), Poor feeding, Hyperventilation, Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Delayed growth, Clubbing of fingers
Common Causes of Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of great arteries, Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage, Truncus arteriosus
Risk Factors of Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Genetic syndromes such as Down’s syndrome and Marfan’s syndrome, Infection during pregnancy, Gestational diabetes, Chemical exposure during pregnancy, Family history of congenital heart disease
Investigation Techniques for Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Full blood count, Chest x-ray, Hyperoxia test, Echocardiography
Treatment and Prevention of Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease
Adequate ventilation and circulatory support, Correct metabolic acidosis, IV antibiotics, IV prostaglandin E, IV morphine, Corrective heart surgery
Available Cynaotic Congenital Heart Disease Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
