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Cause Of Single Ventricle
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What causes the development of a ?Single ventricle?
Unknown: A single ventricle includes conditions such as hypoplastic left heart syndrome, tricuspid atresia, double-inlet left ventricle, and pulmonary atresia with intact septum.Honestly, it is not known why these defect occur. ...Read more
Single Ventricle (Definition)
The normal heart has two ventricles--left and right not connected to each other.Single ventricle is a form of congenital heart disease where there is only one ...Read more
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What are the tests for single ventricle?
You can't survive.: You cannot survive with a single ventricle! I am assuming you mean heart. ...Read more
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When can they diagnose a single ventricle?
Early second trimest: A fetal echocardiogram can be performed as early as 13-15 weeks gestation in some instances.The majority will be performed after 18-22 weeks during a pregnancy.A diagnosis can be made at that time and monitored through the pregnancy and a plan can be put in place regarding the delivery and neonatal care.Surgical planning can be started after the first diagnosis. Neonatal diagnosis is also possible. ...Read more
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What is the definition or description of: Single ventricle?
One ventricle: The normal heart has two ventricles--left and right not connected to each other.Single ventricle is a form of congenital heart disease where there is only one ventricle causing serious repercussions. ...Read more
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What are the symptoms or consequences of a single ventricle?
Blue color: Most single ventricle patients are going to be cyanotic. That is blue in color because of the mixing of oxygenated blood from the lungs and non oxygenated blood in the single chamber. ...Read more
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Why is single ventricle fatal?
Baby's needs in air: A single ventricle is adequate for fetal development when mom is doing most of the work. After air breathing starts, the pressures of the heart change, add lungs, kidney & liver work along with regulating body temperature. The extra pressures needed to push blood & do the extra work cause the single ventricle to fail & the mixed poorly oxygenated blood it pushes can't feed the tissue ...Read more
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How early do you identify single ventricle in fetus?
As early as 14 weeks: Single ventricle in the fetus can be seen by ultrasound as early as 14 weeks, depending on the skill of the fetal cardiologist performing the study. There are cases where it has been identified even earlier. ...Read more
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What is the procedure done to correct a single ventricle?
Multiple: Single ventricle cannot be corrected, but a more normal circulation of blood is accomplished through a series of surgeries (most commonly three separate operations). The first is performed shortly after birth; the second around six months of age and the third at a few years of age. ...Read more
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How do doctors diagnose if my child has a single ventricle?
Echocardiography: Looking directly at your child's heart with an echocardiogram is a safe, inexpensive and very reliable way of determining if your child has a single ventricle. Physical exam, ecg, chest x-ray and your child's blood oxygen content may make the doctor suspect significant heart disease but echo will allow him to confirm it. ...Read more
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If a child has a single ventricle why do they need a?Sleep study?
Cardiac abnormality: This is a congenital issue, with a single ventricle there is a high probability of hypoxemia and a sleep study can help to quantify this and its sleep stage dependence. The treatment of this is multidisciplinary and specialists are absolutely warranted. ...Read more
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1 weeks ultrasound done-detected with single ventricle problem, should I be concerned?
Serious CHD: Several congenital heart diseases appear as "single ventricle" on fetal ultrasound. All of these are serious diseases and all require multiple surgeries and hospitalizations for long-term survival. While long-term survival is possible, there is significant long-term mortality and morbidity in all of these diseases. Care should be at a center with expert teams in pediatric cardiac care. ...Read more
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What will be done if a prenatal ultrasound showed a?Single ventricle?
Cardiac surgeon: There are some amazing procedures that an be done today. Speaking with a specialist who operates on infants with heart problems would be your best avenue for information. ...Read more
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I was born with a single ventricle i have one tattoo already do you think i could get another one?
No Risk: Having a single ventricle and getting a tattoo should not be an issue. This condition does not put you at risk for more serious complications of tattoo application. Typical risks associated with tattoos include unclean needles with risk of transmission of infection, contact dermatitis, skin infection, etc. If you are concerned talk to your cardiologist about risk associated with your condition. ...Read more
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What is?The best treatment for a single ventricle heart defect?
Surgical. : There are a series of surgical procedures that are performed for single ventricle patients. Ultimately patients function quite well but they require lifelong surveillance. ...Read more
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Where can we go to get the best treatment for single ventricle heart defect?
Many places: That is a difficult question to answer, because so many institutions do not report their results to the public. When deciding on this, one should ask the surgical team what their results are for a given condition. However, the results not only depend on the surgeon, but on the medical team, including nursing care, intensivists, respiratory therapists, and cardiologists. ...Read more
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Daughter-in-law's 19 weeks ultrasound done-detected single ventricle. What is baby's problem?
Single ventricle: There are heart ventricles and cerebral ventricles. Without more information it is hard to know what is wrong. A single ventricle in the heart is a severe cardiac abnormality. A single ventricle in the brain is a severe central nervous system abnormality. ...Read more
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Can you explain the congenital heart defect problem know as a single ventricle?
Complex subject.....: Single ventricle generally means that there is only one ventricle instead of the usual two (one left and one right). Thus, the single ventricle has to do the work of two (pumping blood to the lungs and to the rest of the body). This condition almost always requires surgery. Types of single ventricle include hypoplastic left heart syndrome, double outlet right vent, tricuspid atresia, among others. ...Read more
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Please help docs! where can I get the best treatment for single ventricle heart defect?
Riley: In indiana, there is a highly respected children's hospital with a high quality congenital heart center in indianapolis. Congenital heart centers are the typical homes for experts in the care of people with single ventricle. The name of the hospital is riley children's hospital, associated with the university of indiana. ...Read more
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Will my child need a heart transplant if she only has a single ventricle?
Possible: Every child is different, so it is impossible to predict what will happen to your child. Remember that statistics apply to a whole population, not each individual. But in general, ~ one-third of single-ventricle patients require a transplant during their life-time with today's medical knowledge. Remember, these statistics change as medicine improves too. Please discuss with peds cardio. ...Read more
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What happened during my pregnancy so that my baby developed only a single ventricle?
No One Knows: Exactly what causes a single ventricle is unknown. ...Read more
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What causes a very rapid heartbeat beginning in the ventricles?
Vtach: this is called ventricular tachycardia and is caused by ischemia, inflammation,toxins, electrolyte disturbances, electric shock, medications and more.... ...Read more
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What condition causes the aorta to arise from the right ventricle?
Transposition: Transposition of the great vessels
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My echo says that my left ventricle is performing @ the lower percentage of normal. What can be the cause of this? Should i be worried? Pls help!
Need cardiologist: While waiting to see your cardiologist, start on co-enz q 10 400 mg daily- good quality- willner chemist is a good source. ...Read more
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Does a cyst 6mm in diameter in the left horn ventricle cause chronic migraines?
Arachnoid cyst: I don't think so, this cyst is small and harmless ausually discovered accidentally when head ct scan or brain MRI is done as a work up for headache. ...Read more
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What might be cause/implictns of bend in right ventricle and abnormal rhythm patterns? 28 & healthy frequent palps but no fainting. Laymens terms please
Band?: I think you mean "band"? It's actually a moderator band and it lives in the right ventricle. It's a normal structure but is only seen on some echoes (due to technical issues). It causes no symptoms and does not require treatment. Here is a simple explanation:http://www.Vhlab.Umn.Edu/atlas/right-ventricle/moderator-band/. ...Read more
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Why would a mass in the third ventricle cause hydrocephalus?
Obstruction of flow: A mass in the third ventricle could either obstruct the ventricle or severely limit the flow of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) from the lateral ventricles to the 4th ventricle. This reduction in flow or obstruction of flow causes the CSF to well-up behind the obstruction producing increasing pressure and hydrocephalus. Relieve the obstruction or shunting the ventricle will relieve the hydrocephalus. ...Read more
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Can xanthogranulomas at the atria of both lateral ventricles cause diffuse slowing on an EEG?
What type?Confirmed?: Use HealthTap Prime to discuss complex cases. I'm uncertain (1) how you KNOW that the spots are xanthogranulomas [XG], (2) if they're in the choroid plexus & (3) how long they've been there. Are XGs also present on the skin? Does the pt have Juvenile Xanthogranuloma Disease (JXG)? Choroid plexus XGs don't cause any symptoms but JXG is associated with neuro disease. Diffuse slowing is nonspecific. ...Read more
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Can sick sinus syndrome cause ventricle dilatation?
SSS: The specific causes of sick sinus syndrome (SSS) actually vary. Some conditions will cause SSS and a dilated ventricle and/or progress to heart failure. In that case, the slow heart rate would be contributed to the underlying condition, rather than the SSS. See a cardiologist for full evaluation, discussion of treatments, and help with long-term planning. ...Read more
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Can lafb (left anterior fasicular block) be caused by an enlarge left ventricle?
Certainly: Associated but the better question to ask unless you know is why do you have an enlarged left ventricle. Hope you have seen or are planning to see your cardiologist. ...Read more
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Please tell me, could a brain tumor cause an enlarged ventricle?
Yes: Brain tumors can block the normal circulation of cerebral spinal fluid resulting in fluid backing up in the brain and causing dilatation of the ventricular system. ...Read more
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Can creutzfeldt-jakob disease cause brain ventricles to enlarge?
Yes.: Creutzfeldt-jakob disease (cjd) is an incurable, degenerative disease of the brain caused by incorrectly folded proteins. As the brain cells are destroyed, the brain tissue can shrink and become atrophied. The ventricles of the brain, which are fluid containing structures, can become bigger due to surrounding brain tissue loss. Thanks to m. Dinapoli, med student. ...Read more
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What is the cause of a dilated right ventricle with mild apical hypokinesis?
Your cardiologist ca: Since this is a heart related matter, your family doctor should guide you and arrange a consultation with a cardiologist. Right heart can be dilated for any reasons that cause pulmonary hypertension such as chronic or acute lung disease. I would want to be sure there is no pulmonary emboli(blood clots in your lungs). ...Read more
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What is an undilated left ventricle with mild septal bulge in heart and cause of please?
Not to worry: An undilated left ventricle is a normal sized left ventricle - that's good! "mild septal bulge" is a bit ambiguous. I read echoes for a living and i'm not certain what is meant by this. If wall thickness is otherwise normal, ejection fraction is normal and there's no hx of heart attack, i'd regard it as a normal variant. If it is systolic bulge, it could indicate previous damage. See my comment. ...Read more
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Can a spinal tap sittin up cause high CSF open pressure? They put a v.P in and now has edema along the cath line and slit ventricles. In for 10 yrs.
Must be lying: You can't measure opening pressure if the spinal tap is done while you're sitting up. ...Read more
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Dr found that I have a small left sided heart and abnormal septal motion in ventricle everything else is normal and drs arent concerned any causes?
Septal wall?: I recommend Asking heart doctor if the septal wall is thickened. This would be main concern which can cause Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. ...Read more
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If u have ectopic atrial tachycardia, does the ectopic signal cause the ventricles to beat too? And what's the difference with reentry tachycardia?
EAT: Atrial tachycardia, regardless of mechanism, conducts to the ventricles. The main issue with any form of atrial tachycardia is that the rapid ventricular rate can result in annoying symptoms and, if fast and persistent, can eventually weaken the heart. The difference between EAT and reentry is one of mechanism. (ie how the electrical impulse is conducted). Incessant EAT requires treatment. ...Read more
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Mitral valve stenosis causes blood to leak back to where when ventricles contract?
No: Mitral stenosis reduces the amount of blood filling the left ventricle. The mitral valve is the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle. The left atrium is responsible for filling the left ventricle. ...Read more
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Mother 67yrs obstructive cyst of 3rd ventricle with right frontal haematoma on 19/1/13. Persistent UTI refuses to go. Cause and cure.
Urine culture: Recurrent and persistent uti's can be from being immunocompromised or hospitalization and therefor "exotic" bacteria. If the culture shows a common bacteria as e coli or another bowel bacteria, a prolonged or IV course of antibiotics as well as a continuous preventive antibiotic may help. Ask her neurologist for explanation of the brain lesion! if it leads to urinary retention that could be why. ...Read more
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15 yo. Syncope & pots syndrome.Mild ^ aortic artery and mild ^ left ventricle low sa node. What is low sa node? Would anatomy cause the diagnoses
POTs: Pots is a syndrome where there is an exaggerated heart rate response to changes in blood pressure. When the heart rate goes too high, certain reflexes kick in and can then cause low blood pressure and fainting. This condition is typically not caused by an anatomical problem but rather a physiological one. ...Read more
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