The symptoms of this disease generally develop in the initial days of life after the birth, and they include: Palpitations. Restlessness and irritability. Breathlessness, which is also called dyspnea. Breathing rapidly, which is also called tachypnea. Poor physical growth. Sleepiness. Discolouration of the skin (cyanosis). Poor feeding. Fatigue.DFDAFF
The causes of this disease are unknown. However, it occurs during the fetal growth of the baby, when the heart is developing. The typical heart structure and functions help to understand the defects of heart.
The disorder has to be diagnosed way before the birth of the infant via sonography, or immediately after the birth. The technologies used to diagnose the disease include: ... ECG (Electrocardiogram) Echocardiogram Cardiac catheterization MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan of the heart
The treatment of truncus arteriosus depends upon various factors such as adequate nutrition, the right kind of medications, and appropriate surgery. .. Medications Babies with this disease shall be required to take medicines to control their blood pressure, to boost their heart muscles, and help them get rid of any extra fluid inside the body. Surgery Surgery is a must to fix the blood vessels of the heart. The performance of surgery involves closing the holes between the bottom chambers of the heart, using the single blood vessel to carry oxygen-rich blood to the body and also using an artificial valve so as to link the right ventricle to the arteries. Nutrition For the baby’s proper nutrition, a special high-calorie diet should be prescribed. Babies having this disorder might get tired while feeding, so they may have to be fed through a feeding tube.
In order to prevent the occurrence of this disease, one should take care of the following: Controlling diabetes. Taking folic acid. Avoiding fatal medications. Taking a vaccination before getting pregnant.
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