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atrial and ventricular septal defect (signs and symptoms (lethargy,…
atrial and ventricular septal defect
defination
it is characterized by a hole in septa of the heart
causes
people with ebstein`s anomaly are also prone to this heart defect
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and it is congenital which means you can have if after birthh
environmental
treatment
medication
cardiuc catheterisation
sugery
signs and symptoms
lethargy
palpitation
difficult in breathing
slow growth (when there is a large
congenital heart failure
dysrythmia
fatigue
complications
increase risk of stroke
heart rhythm problems
heart failure
shortened life expectancy
nursing care plan:
note skin color , temperature and misture
check for peripheral pulse
asses heart rate and blood pressure
check signs of fatigue and reduced activity intolerance
inspect fluid balance and weight gain
monitor ECG
pathophysilogy
natural at birth a child is born with a hole betweenhert chambers
this hole naturally close itself during growth
in some cases this take place
this leads to abnormal movement of blood from one chamber another
causing atrial septal defect