Question 1

where can i find ultrasound images of fetal congenital heart defects?

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Www.thefetus.net.: Try the above website for many fetal anomalies, including cardiac lesions.

Question 2

what to do about congenital heart defect?

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Broad category: This label applies to some problems that self correct and some that need heart surgery. The specifics are defined by the defect. Have an evaluation done by the most qualifies source available. Once the information is in, a plan can be formulated.

Question 3

what sort of disease is a congenital heart defect?

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Born with it: It is a heart defect you are born with. It may be simple, moderate, or very serious. They include "holes in the heart", valve problems, malformed or absent chambers, valves, or blood vessels. Just under 1 % of all babies are born with some type of defect, often minor and temporary. They are usually diagnosed shortly after birth, occasionally much later.

Question 4

are congenital heart defects hereditary?

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They can be.: Multifactorial inheritance is seen with most congenital defects (including cardiac), meaning they more likely to recur in future pregnancies if the first one is affected (or if the mother or father is affected). Obviously, syndromic cases will have stronger genetic inheritance and more mendelian vertical transmission.

Question 5

what are some signs of congenital heart defects?

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Many: Shortness of breath, dusky appearance & arryrhythimias can all be signs amongst others.  Get an echocardiogram and consult with an age appropriate cardiologist.

Question 6

are congenital heart defects usually deadly?

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Frequently not usual: Some congenital cardiac defects can be lethal - but most are not.

Question 7

can a newborn have a congenital heart defect?

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Yes: Yes, it is a heart defect you are born with. It may be simple, moderate, or very serious. They include "holes in the heart", valve problems, malformed or absent chambers, valves, or blood vessels. Just under 1 % of all babies are born with some type of defect, often minor and temporary. They are usually diagnosed shortly after birth, occasionally much later.

Question 8

can antibiotics cause congenital heart defects in my unborn child?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Each antibiotic should be considered individually.

Question 9

confused by terms: what is chd, coronary or congestive or congenital heart disease or defect?

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Coronary: Chd usually stands for coronary heart disease. It is also known as coronary artery disease. It's when one or more arteries that supply the heart with blood are partially or completely blocked by plaque. Since the heart can't get the oxygen it needs, chd often leads to chest pain and heart attack. See http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/health/health-topics/topics/cad/ for more info.

Question 10

if an unborn baby has congenital heart defects, should you still go through with the pregnancy?

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Yes - ...: Most congenital heart defects are able to be treated with surgery and medications .   The decision to have a baby with a known congenital heart defect is always personal.  The couple should seek a timely opinion of an experienced pediatric cardiologist.  Genetic testing and imaging is important to identify the defect, counsel the couple and look for associated abnormalities.

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