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Baby Born With Enlarged Heart
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Are premature babies born with kidneys?
Yes : The kidneys develop in the first few weeks of fetal development. If a premature baby was born without kidneys then that would indicate another problem is present besides prematurity. ...Read more
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Enlarged Heart (Definition)
The heart is larger than normal, typically greater that 5.7 cm internally during filling phase. A thickened heart muscle (hypertrophy) of greater Than 1.1 cm may give the appearance of an enlarged ...Read more
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Could my unborn baby have congenital heart disease?
Maybe: Although many congenital heart defects, including most of the serious ones , are seen on prenatal ultrasound. ...Read more
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Doctor thinks our baby has a heart mumur. How many babies have heart murmurs?
Many: Many babies have heart murmurs, but most do not have heart disease. Approximately 1 in 100 babies are born with heart disease, so it is important that your baby have a full evaluation by a pediatrician and possibly a pediatric cardiologist if your doctor thinks it is necessary. ...Read more
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My new born baby has discover with atrioventricular septal defect (avsd). What caused this?
Unknown: The heart is a very complex organ. We still do not fully understand how the normal heart develops in the fetus. We understand even less about what causes the heart to develop abnormally. There are multiple genetic and environmental factors involved. But rest assured, nothing you did caused this heart defect and nothing you could have done would have prevented it. ...Read more
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How many babies with heart defect have bad chromosomes?
Heart Defects: Not all babies born with heart problems have problems with their chromosomes, however, there is an association of chromosomal abnormalities such as down's syndrome, trisomy 21, with cardiac abnormalities. Hope this helps you. ...Read more
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My risks if mother-n-law gave birth to a baby girl that died of heart valve problems/didn't develop properly? And husbands brother has autism, risks?
Mgt: The risk of congenital heart disease is low especially if there is no genetic syndrome eg Down Syndrome. ...Read more
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Nicu wants echo cardiography for heart enlargement of baby. So worried?
Relax.: Let the pediatric cardiologists evaluate your newborn's heart with echo before freaking out; a large heart may be nothing but a variation of normal. ...Read more
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How does a baby with congenital heart disease affect the family its born in too ?
Depends: Some problems are relatively simple to fix and after repair will be just fine and require little additional concern. More severe conditions may require multiple surgical procedures and require the allocation of major financial and emotional resources with expected increased stress levels. And some children will never be ok or will die. Good luck. ...Read more
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How should we care for our baby who was born with a congenital heart defect?
See your doctor: Keep in close touch with your baby's cardiologist. ...Read more
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If one sibling has a congenital heart defect, should all siblings get a heart echo?
Not necessarily: This depends on the nature of the heart defect. Some are picked up because there is a murmur that is significant. Usually siblings do not need an echo just because one does. If there is a genetic predisposition like in idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis then the siblings might all need to be checked out. That is easily determined by your physician and cardiologist. ...Read more
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Unborn baby has enlarged kidneys. Boy. Should he see someone after birth?
Yes: This should absolutely be reevaluated after birth. That does not mean that the baby will necessarily have problems. ...Read more
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Does a child born with left heart ventricle syndrome have a high risk of ODD?
No?: I assume you ODD is obsession defiant disorder. There isn't a clear relationship although the environment seems to play a in ODD. ...Read more
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Can you tell by ultrasound if a baby has congential heart defects?
Depends: The results of a prenatal ultrasound depend on the sensitivity of the equipment used, the technician and the person interpreting the study. Some studies are fine for locating the fetal position, placental location and estimating fetal size, but little more. Most newer machines are capable of picking up most defects but a few will not be evident. Newborn exam and postnatal study may be needed. ...Read more
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My new born baby could have a heart murmur, how serious is that?
It is uncertain : A murmur is an extra sound. The causes are many and range from normal sounds to mild defects that do not require treatment, to serious problems that may require surgery. A complete evaluation is necessary to know for sure. ...Read more
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Is a 2 year old with congenital heart disease (repaired coarctation) more susceptible to myocarditis? 5th disease is going round his nursery..
Not more susceptible: If he had an isolated coarctation of the aorta then he is at no greater risk. Some babies with complex types of CHD also have related immune issues which would put them at greater risk - this is not usually the case with a "simple" coarctation. ...Read more
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My son was born with hypoplastic coarctation aorta. As it was hypoplastic does that mean the problem occured during fetal/heart development?
Yes: Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital heart defect, meaning that it is an abnormality of cardiovascular development. Sometimes, there is associated aortic arch hypoplasia, which is probably what you are referring to. This combination requires a more extensive surgical repair for success. Generally, the arch hypoplasia is associated with more severe coarctation presenting early in life. ...Read more
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Can taking thalidomide contribute to congenital heart defects and heart failure in my unborn child?
Yes: Thalidomide is absolutely contraindicated in pregnancy, and can cause many birth defects, including heart defects. ...Read more
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How does a baby with congenital heart disease effect the family its born into ?
As any Baby..: Any new born baby brings joy and stress to their new parents and family. You do not mention what type of congenital heart disease, as they vary in severity from very mild to very severe. The level of care an impact to the family dynamics will be affected depending on this. Surround yourself with a good base of support and a medical team to care for the medical aspect. Best of luck to you. ...Read more
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What is a change for heart transplant for a baby born with hypoplasie right ventricular, no tricuspid, vdc defect ?
Heart transplant: Assuming you can get an appropriate sized heart and having the surgery at a universtity teaching hospital you baby stands an excellent chance of survival. ...Read more
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My 11 day old baby, has tetralogy of fallot, a heart defect, will this require open heart surgery?
Definitely: Total correction will be advised. Need to go to cleveland or columbus. Your pediatric cardiac surgeon and pediatric cardiologist will advise about timing and if staging necessary. Depending on the severity of the right ventricular obstruction and pulmonary artery and valve status, timing of procedure will be advised. ...Read more
See 1 more doctor answerHeart Enlargement (Definition)
Heart enlargement is a clinical finding in which the heart is larger than normal. This is typically a result of heart failure or ...Read more
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