Question 1

what is the outcome of av canal surgery ?

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Depends: It depends on what's done.

Question 2

does an av canal defect cause downs syndrome?

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No: Av canal does not cause down syndrome, but av canal is one of the abnormalities that make up Down syndrome (a syndrome is a group of abnormalities that appear together in affected persons). The cause of Down syndrome is the presence of an extra chromosome #21.

Question 3

how do you diagnose an av canal defect in an infant?

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Echocardiogram: Sometimes a cardiac catheterization is also necessary.

Question 4

av canal defect, can this cause down syndrome?

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Other way around: Atrioventricular (av) canal defect is a relatively common congenital heart defect in children born with down syndrome.  Down syndrome "causes" av canal defects, not the other way around.  Av canal defect is a major congenital anomaly with the potential to cause severe symptoms.  However, in most cases, av canal defect can be repaired.  High levels of surgical skill is important for best outcomes.

Question 5

why are av canal defects associated with?down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Yes: While not every baby with Down syndrome has this heart condition, it is one of the most common heart defects associated with ds. It is generally quite easy to diagnose once the baby is born.

Question 6

what do you do about an av canal defect in a child with ?down syndrome ?

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Surgey: The timing of repair depends on the health of the child and the degree of the defect.  Your cardiologist and surgeon can discuss these options in more detail.

Question 7

what is the possible timing of repair of av canal defect with tetralogy of fallot in a child aged 3 months?

Accepted Answer

depends:: As long as the child grows and gains weight, many cardiologists will put off surgery to make it technically easier and safer on the larger child.

Question 8

what is the ideal timing of repair of av canal defect with tetralogy of fallot in a child 4 months old delivered premature , growing slowly ?

Accepted Answer

Heart defect: Some institutions use the criteria of 10-12 lbs before operating unless the infant is critical.

Question 9

does an av canal cause decreased o2 saturation in the blood?

Accepted Answer

No: The most common scenario is that already oxygenated blood is recirculated through the lungs, which does not cause a decrease in o2 saturation in the body. If there is associated obstruction to pulmonary blood flow, such as tetralogy of fallot, then de oxygenated blood may enter the body and result in a decreased oxygen saturation.

Question 10

with an av canal defect what is the normal?oxygen saturation levels in an infant?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Av canal defects are a cluster of seperate defects.  The oxygen saturation would depend on which defect is present and to what degree.

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What is the ideal timing of repair of av canal defect with tetralogy of fallot in a child 4 months old delivered premature , growing slowly ?

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