Question 1

with a vsd, why is the left heart overloaded?

Accepted Answer

VSD: With a VSD the blood shunts from the left ventricle back through the lungs to the left heart again. It forces the total volume pumped by the left ventricle to increase to maintain flow through the aorta. Pulmonary flow also increases and if pulmonary hypertension develops, biventricular failure can eventuate.

Question 2

what is hyproplastic left heart syndrome (hlhs)?

Accepted Answer

Hypoplastic: The left side of the heart fails to develop. This devastating birth defect was once always fatal but now a series of complex surgeries often enable survival, if not good health. Some ethicists believe parents may refuse the surgery on behalf of the child; some do not, but our laws making heart transplantation difficult work badly for these children. I wish the family strength & good guidance.

Question 3

what is left sided heart failure and is it fatal?

Accepted Answer

Fluid backup to lung: Left-sided heart failure results in fluid buildup in the lungs and causes shortness of breath. This can be a result of problems with the mitral valve. If this is the case, correction of the valvular disease can arrest progression of the disease.Typically, over time, the right heart will also fail.

Question 4

i feel pain in heart when using left arm. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Arm pain: Most likely you are feeling chest wall pain related to traction on the musculoskeletal nerve on the left. On the other hand, without knowing you and your particulars, that is just speculation. Best to discuss with your own doctor

Question 5

is sleeping on your left side considered bad for your heart?

Accepted Answer

No.: For most people, it doesn't really matter. For pregnant women, it's sometimes recommended to sleep on the left side. But really, whatever is most comfortable is fine.

Question 6

can left chest pain when twisting the torso be heart-related?

Accepted Answer

No: at your age and with your atypical symptoms very doubtful.

Question 7

what are the surgeries to fix hypoplastic left heart syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Norwood/Glenn/Fontan: A three-step surgical repair approach has improved outcomes for affected babies, however the intra- and inter-procedure mortality remains significant and the long-term prognosis guarded. See: http://texaschildrens.Org/locate/doctors/ayres, -nancy/.

Question 8

is it possible to tell if pain in my left arm is heart related?

Accepted Answer

May be/ may be not: If you have significant risk factors, and your left arm hurting severe, you should rule out heart related causes. When in doubt go to your doctor.

Question 9

sharp pain suddenly in ribcage around heart chest on left side?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Sounds like intercostal muscle spasm, unlikely to be related to heart.

Question 10

hi i have slight pain in my left shoulder and small heart pains ?

Accepted Answer

Pain:  Not much to go on with this information. I am wondering if the heart pain is chest pain?  If you have mild discomfort - consider a warm shower to the area or a heating pad. Acetaminophen or NSAID may help if pain is more significant.

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I feel pain in heart when using left arm. why is that?

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Is sleeping on your left side considered bad for your heart?

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Can left chest pain when twisting the torso be heart-related?

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What are the surgeries to fix hypoplastic left heart syndrome?

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Is it possible to tell if pain in my left arm is heart related?

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Sharp pain suddenly in ribcage around heart chest on left side?

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Hi i have slight pain in my left shoulder and small heart pains ?

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