Congenital heart defect

This is how avi helps you with a congenital heart defect

A congenital heart defect is scary for now. But don't panic: We at avi will support you at any time.

Small congenital heart defects, such as a leak between the two atria, are common and affect up to 35 percent of the population. These diseases that develop during the embryonic period are usually asymptomatic and therefore do not require treatment. Serious heart defects are rarer — but they also require acute treatment. Fortunately, these defects are usually diagnosed immediately after birth and immediately corrected with surgery or medication. In the event that a congenital heart defect has remained undetected and therefore untreated: Our experienced doctors from avi will assist you in treatment at all our locations.

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What are congenital heart defects?

Among the clinical picture of congenital heart disease There are a variety of different defects that unborn children develop during pregnancy. To the Most important Count:

• the persistent foramen ovale (an opening between the left and right atrium of the heart that closes immediately after birth in healthy people)
• ventricular septal defect (an opening in the wall between the heart chambers)
• Persistent ductus arteriosus botalli (a connection of pulmonary arteries and main artery that should obliterate after birth)
• aortic isthmus stenosis (a constriction between the left heart and main artery)
• constrictions on the heart valves

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When does it become a congenital heart defect?

A congenital heart defect is diagnosed at the moment when it is proven that Even at birth There was a heart abnormality.

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What are the causes of congenital heart defects?

The exact mechanism of development of congenital heart defects is still unknown finally clarified. To the possible triggers However, they include:

• genetic diseases (chromosome disorders such as trisomy 21 or Down syndrome)
• Alcohol and nicotine abuse during pregnancy
• very old age of parents

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What are the possible symptoms of congenital heart defects?

Small congenital heart defects are usually asymptomatic. To the Symptoms of severe heart defects On the other hand, count:

• disorders of the normal, age-appropriate development of the infant
• signs of heart failure (e.g. respiratory problems or enlarged liver)
• heart rhythm disturbances
• increased heart rate
• a weakly palpating pulse
• rapid fatigue
• signs of low blood flow, particularly in the periphery (fingers and toes but also oral mucosa and tongue, which often turn blue or gray

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The treatment of congenital heart defects at AVI

The majority of congenital heart defects are present when symptoms are present directly at birth in the ultrasonography or the ECG recognized. In rare cases, the diagnosis is made only in adolescence. We at avi can help you with the following diagnostic agents:

• Preparation of an anamnesis (this covers pre-existing conditions and physical complaints in states of stress or rest)
• auscultation (listening to the heart with a stethoscope)
• for abnormal heart murmurs: heart ultrasound
• ECG
• Chest X-ray
• Determination of peripheral oxygen saturation