CARDIOLOGY
PROSTHETIC HEART VALVES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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ductus arteriosus and foramen ovale close
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first breath is taken
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flow changes direction
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right heart takes over
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Detailed explanation-1: -What are Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs)? CHDs are present at birth and can affect the structure of a baby’s heart and the way it works. They can affect how blood flows through the heart and out to the rest of the body.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the long term, these children have an increased risk for complications such as heart failure and heart rhythm problems. They are also at risk for digestive and liver problems. Children with HLHS after surgery have lower exercise tolerance. Some children will need a heart transplant to survive into adulthood.
Detailed explanation-3: -Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is a rare heart defect present at birth (congenital). In this condition, the left side of the heart is extremely underdeveloped. If a baby is born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, the left side of the heart can’t pump blood well.
Detailed explanation-4: -When it stays open, it’s called a patent ductus arteriosus. The persistent opening causes too much blood to flow to the baby’s lungs and heart. Untreated, the blood pressure in the baby’s lungs might increase. The baby’s heart might grow larger and get weak.