Question 1

what is the treatment for endocardial cushion defects?

Accepted Answer

Heart surgery: Surgery is performed to repair this.

Question 2

i'm 37wks pregnant & baby has avsd. doctor suggested elective cesarian at 38wks as baby's heart weakening (110beat/min). is this best for both of us?

Accepted Answer

Local info best: The specialists on this site do not have access to the testing your local docs have done to provide you with this advice. By 38 wks most babies are mature enough to avoid prematurity related lung problems, so if there is evidence that baby is weakening now, cs delivery may be  your best option. Labor places great stress on babies heart, & if weak already it could be too much.

Question 3

how is the survival rate of atrioventricularseptaldefect(avsd) baby?

Accepted Answer

Close to 100%: In expirienced hands, surgery for avsd has close to no mortality.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of avsd?

Accepted Answer

Atrioventicular sept: Atrioventicular septal defect occurs during the first eight weeks of fetal development.The size of the openings will affect the type and severity of symptoms	
difficult or congested breathing
poor appetite or poor weight gain
lack of interest or unusual tiredness during feeding
cyanosis: a blue tone to the skin, lips, or nails
pale, cool or sweaty skin
a heartbeat that is too fast.

Question 5

is anyone born with a complete avsd?

Accepted Answer

Down syndrome babies: A lot of the Down syndrome babies are born with complete avsd.

Question 6

if my baby has avsd what is the chance she has down's?

Accepted Answer

No: Most babies with a heart defect do not have down syndrome. Babies who have Down syndrome have a higher risk of having heart defects.

Question 7

are there any surviving adults who were born with a complete avsd?

Accepted Answer

Sure.: In fact most individuals born with balanced complete avsd can have long lives in spite of it, after surgical repair.

Question 8

would a partial atrioventicular septal defect avsd show on echo in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Any intracardiac defect with shunting should be identifiable to an experienced echocardiographer.  In the event that a patient's body habitus makes it difficult to view some or all cardiac structures, a trans-esophageal view might be required.

Question 9

complete avsd size 29 mm in three month child with pah and  av valve regurgitetion  is there  could it repair ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A complete evaluation is necessary, but avsd is usually repaired at a few months of age. Av valve regurgitation is frequently associated and may be due to a "cleft" or slit like defect in the left side of the common av valve. This can also be addressed at the time of repair.

Question 10

is smoking and alcohol dangerous for avsd patient? i am 22 year old avsd patient

Accepted Answer

See below: No problem with avsd. However, as you are aware, cigarette smoking causes cancer, emphysema, and copd.

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I'm 37wks pregnant & baby has avsd. doctor suggested elective cesarian at 38wks as baby's heart weakening (110beat/min). is this best for both of us?

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How is the survival rate of atrioventricularseptaldefect(avsd) baby?

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What are the symptoms of avsd?

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Is anyone born with a complete avsd?

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If my baby has avsd what is the chance she has down's?

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Are there any surviving adults who were born with a complete avsd?

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Would a partial atrioventicular septal defect avsd show on echo in an adult?

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Complete avsd size 29 mm in three month child with pah and av valve regurgitetion is there could it repair ?

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Is smoking and alcohol dangerous for avsd patient? i am 22 year old avsd patient

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