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Congenital Heart Defect (Clinical Signs & Symptoms (SOB, Cyanosis,…
Congenital Heart Defect
Etiology
Alcohol/Drug abuse during pregnancy
Viral infection of the mother
Genetics
Pathophysiology
The heart may have a minor abnormality at birth which results in it getting bigger in adulthood
This impedes the heart's ability to pump blood and oxygenate the body
Clinical Signs & Symptoms
SOB
Cyanosis
Tachypnea and tachycardia
inability to excercise
Diagnostic Tests
Echocardiography during pregnancy showing cardiac abnormalities
Heart murmurs upon auscultation
Cardiac Cath for a sure diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Down's syndrome
IRDS
Cyanide poisoning
Respiratory Management
Oxygen support
Surgery for correction
Intubation for respiratory support