The babies with this defect start showing symptoms at the time of birth. The symptoms include: Cyanosis: Unusual discoloration of skin. Trouble in breathing. Tiring easily. Poor weight gain and slow growth. Flared nostrils. Excessive weight gain due to fluid retention. Excessive swelling in feet and legs.DFDAFF
As it is a congenital heart disease, the reasons for the development of such defect are unknown.
The disease can be diagnosed through prenatal diagnosis, some medical tests, and physical examinations. , following methods can be used to identify the defect. ... Echocardiogram Heart catheterization Oxygen saturation test
It is a major heart anomaly that may require more than one procedure. The specialists may employ the following surgical procedures: .. Atrial septostomy This procedure enlarges the opening between the heart’s upper chambers to allow more blood flow. Shunting Under this procedure a bypass or shunt is created from the main blood vessel leading out of the heart to the pulmonary artery, allowing adequate blood flow to the lungs. Pulmonary artery band placement In this procedure, the surgeon may place a band around the pulmonary artery to reduce the flow of blood through it.
To prevent development of defect in your child you need to follow certain steps for a healthy pregnancy: Avoid smoking and drinking during pregnancy. Avoid exposure to chemicals. Talk about the medications with ythe doctor. Take adequate amount of folic acid.
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