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What is a congenital heart disease?

What should you know about it?

A baby’s heart development starts early in pregnancy and is almost completed at 6 to 8 weeks. But during this development the heart may not fully develop or even experience some deformities that is usually referred to as congenital heart disease.

What are the different types of congenital heart diseases?

Congenital heart diseases are divided into two main categories that include:

Cyanotic congenital heart disease

These heart conditions limit the amount of oxygen the heart can send to the rest of the body. Babies born with cyanotic congenital heart disease often have low oxygen levels and typically require surgery.

Acyanotic congenital heart disease

People with this type of congenital heart disease may experience blood getting pumped in an abnormal way as there may be an opening in the heart, restriction or narrowing of the aorta, requiring surgery.

Symptoms

What are the symptoms of congenital heart diseases in babies?

If you notice any of the below mentioned symptoms in your little one, immediately seek congenital heart disease treatment in Coimbatore. Few common symptoms include

diagnostic procedures

How is congenital heart disease diagnosed?

Congenital heart diseases are generally confirmed before or after birth with the help of a few diagnostic tools that include:

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Foetal echocardiogram

An ultrasound that is performed before birth. Using sound waves, an image of the baby’s heart is created. This is performed between 18 to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

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Pulse oximetry tests

This helps to measure how much oxygen is in the blood, using a sensor placed over the end of the baby’s finger. A lack of oxygen could indicate a heart condition.

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Chest X-ray

It helps to see if the heart is enlarged or the lungs have extra blood or other fluid, which points to heart failure. It provides a clear view of the heart’s size and shape

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Cardiac catheterisation

A thin, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into a blood vessel at the baby’s groin and guided into the heart for a detailed view of the suspected heart defect.

TREATMENT IN Sri Ramakrishna Hospital

What are the treatment options offered for
Congenital Heart Disease?

Congenital heart disease may be treated using a minimally invasive technique such as transcatheter procedures or open congenital heart surgery, depending on the type and severity of the condition. These kinds of advanced treatments are tailored to the patient’s specific condition. Common types of keyhole procedures include:

types of open surgeries

What are the different types of open surgeries?

For certain cardiac defects in infants, open surgery may be recommended, they include

CAUSES

What are the major causes of congenital heart disease?

The causes may result from a combination of genetic factors and environmental influences. These causes may be complex and can’t be understood completely.

Family history of heart defects

It increases the risk of congenital heart disease. Gene mutations can affect heart development.

Medications during pregnancy

Certain medications, like acne treatments, may interfere with fetal heart growth.

Smoking during pregnancy

It exposes the fetus to harmful chemicals, oxygen restriction, and heart development.

Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy

It disturbs fetal development, including the heart, and causes other complications.

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FAQs

These are the most commonly asked questions about congenital heart diseases treatment. If you have any other questions, please Get in touch

Most of the time, nowadays, due to the advancement of technology, newborn holes in the heart and valve blockage can successfully be cured by microsurgery without open-heart surgery. On the other hand, blue baby syndrome is mostly treated with open-heart surgery with an excellent outcome.
By “fetal echo,” a kind of ultrasound done during pregnancy between 18-20 weeks. Specialists can always detect a congenital heart defect before birth.
Open-heart surgery scares them most of the time. But nowadays, most holes in the heart and valve problems can be treated by “Device” closure or “balloon dilatation.” The patient can go home within 48 hours of successful DEVICE closure or BALLOON dilatation.
No, in India and the subcontinent, large numbers of adults also suffer from heart problems present from birth. So get congenital cardiac surgery in Coimbatore for good results.
Congenital heart disease can be caused by several health problems that a baby gets from one or both parents. Some forms of congenital heart disease are also known to run in families.
The cost of treating congenital heart diseases in Coimbatore can vary the specific type and severity of the congenital heart condition, the chosen treatment approach, the healthcare provider or facility, and any associated medical interventions required.
To prevent congenital heart disease you should maintain a healthy lifestyle during and before pregnancy. This also includes limiting harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco, ensuring correct nutrition, and managing chronic conditions under medical supervision. Consistent prenatal care and genetic counseling can also help to diagnose and reduce risks.
The 5 main types of congenital heart disease include septal defects (holes in the heart walls), coarctation of the aorta (narrowing of the aorta), tetralogy of Fallot (a combination of four defects), transposition of the great arteries (switched positions of the pulmonary artery and aorta), and pulmonary valve stenosis (narrowing of pulmonary valve).
The actual cause of congenital heart defects is not precisely known, but factors like genetic predisposition, maternal health conditions, use of certain medications or substances during pregnancy, and at times even environmental factors may also contribute.

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