Question 1

what are the tests for ebstein anomaly?

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Echocardiography: Is the test of choice. Also get an ekg to assess for a commonly associated rhythm problem.

Question 2

what sort of disorder is ebstein anomaly?

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Congenital defect: Ebstein's anomaly is a rare heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). The tricuspid valve — the valve between the right atrium and right ventricle — is malformed and doesn't work properly. Blood leaks back through the valve, making the heart work less efficiently. Ebstein's may result in heart enlargement  or heart failure. Rhythm problems are common. It can be mild or severe.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of ebstein anomaly?

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Cyanosis and CHF. : The most important symptoms in ebstein's anomaly are related to the tricuspid valve being positioned too low inside the right ventricle. Essentially, the right side of the heart may not work well causing poor oxygenation (cyanosis) and backing up of blood in the lung circulation (chf). There is wide variety of severity of the anomaly, from mild to severe. Patients may have heart beat problems.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: ebstein anomaly?

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Tricuspid Valve: Ebstein anomaly is an abnormality in the tricuspid valve. The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium (the chamber that receives blood from the body) from the right ventricle (the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs). In Ebstein anomaly, two leaflets of the tricuspid valve are displaced downward into the pumping chamber. The third leaflet is elongated and may be tethered to the wall.

Question 5

are there official recommendations for treating ebstein anomaly?

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Cardilogist: I am not a cardiologist, so i will like to see some input from a cardiologist regarding this.

Question 6

how do complementary doctors treat ebstein anomaly?

Accepted Answer

Specialists Needed: Ebstein's anomaly is a serious congenital heart problem that requires surgical correction by a highly trained team headed by a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon and pediatric cardiologist.

Question 7

my fetus has ebstein anomaly. is this is consider as defect for life?

Accepted Answer

Complex answer: Ebstein anomaly encompasses a spectrum of problems associated with an abnormal tricuspid valve. The severity of symptoms, clinical course and approach treatment can vary widely, so you need to have a discussion with a pediatric cardiologist and team with experience in dealing with this condition.

Question 8

what to do if i have conginital heart disease { ebstein anomaly } this is consider as disability?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Not all forms of congenital heart disease and not all forms of ebstein anomaly cause disability.  It is possible for people with ebstein anomaly to be fully functional.  Most people with congenital heart disease do not have significant disability, but rather can hold a full-time job and live a normal or near normal life.

Question 9

can women with a (vsd) ventricular septal defect/ebstein anomaly still have a normal pregnancy as the murmur is harmless? also what are some risks?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Both VSD's and Epstein anomaly vary in their degree. Simple VSD's often close on their own before 1yo while bad ones go to surgery. Epstein anomaly is usually much more complicated. Your treatment team (PCP,Cardiologist) have the information that can clarify your present condition and project whether your body can handel the extra work of a pregnancy.

Question 10

what causes ebsteins anomaly?

Accepted Answer

Birth defect: This is a congenital heart malformation of the tricuspid valve which has no obvious cause. The valve leaks and requires surgical repair to treat or prevent heart failure.

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