Are heart valve abnormalities classified as birth defects?

Question

What are the risks of operating on a child with a congenital heart defect? My child was diagnosed with a congenital valve problem very soon after birth. What are the risks associated with operating on a very young child?

Answer 1

Yes: If the valvular abnormalities are present from birth, then they are birth defects.

Answer 2

Yes: Children's heart valve abnormalities are classified as birth defects if the abnormalities were present at birth, which is the usual case. A person can get a heart valve defect later, such as due to infection or trauma.

Answer 3

Some: A bicuspid aortic valve or a prolapsing mitral valve are present from birth. Many other heart valve abnormalities are acquired, either through scarring from infection, calcium deposition, or mal-apposition due to dilatation of cardiac chambers, among other things.

Answer 4

Several factors: The heart develops rather early so medication exposure in the first trimester can sometimes cause heart problems. Chromosomal or genetic issues also can cause heart problems, .

Answer 5

Folic acid deficient: Folic acid deficieny can cause fetal heart defects! multiple genetic, drug, medical and environmental factors can predispose to fetal heart defects.

Answer 6

Missinformation: Heart defects occur sporadically and may reflect genetic,chromosomal, or toxic effects.Inheritance risk runs about 4% for any defect if one parent has one. There are some inherited syndromes that may have a heart defect where risk is up to 50%..Toxic effects (fetal alcohol) depends on timing and amount.Kids with abnormal chromosomes will often have a heart defect.

Are heart valve abnormalities classified as birth defects?

Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free!

Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free!

HealthTap doctors are based in the U.S., board certified, and available by text or video.

Ask your Cardiology question free

Talk to a primary care doctor now for a personalized answer to your Cardiology question

Trusted by millions since 2010

Similar questions

What causes birth defects of the heart?

Related questions

Can heart valve regurgitation be reversed or eradicated other than repair/surgery? I have No abnormalities with heart.

Would the heart ultrasound and angiogram CT scan i had show if i had coroided artery disease. Blocked heart valves or structural abnormalities?

Are heart birth defects cause for major concern?

What is the likelihood of hole in heart birth defect occur?

What kinds of birth defects can pediatric heart surgeons cure?

Found in:

People also asked

Related topics

Disclaimer:

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

Product

Company