Tag: congenital heart defect

  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Definition and Description of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is a critical congenital heart defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. In this condition, the left side of the heart is underdeveloped, which includes structures such as the left ventricle, aorta, and mitral…

  • HLHS

    HLHS Definition and Description of HLHS Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is a complex congenital heart defect characterized by the underdevelopment of the left side of the heart. This condition severely affects the heart’s anatomy, impacting the left ventricle, aorta, and mitral valve. This lack of proper development leads to inadequate blood flow to the…

  • Hole in the Heart

    Hole in the Heart Hole in the Heart Definition and Description of Hole in the Heart Hole in the Heart, medically known as a septal defect, refers to a congenital heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the heart’s septum, which is the wall dividing the heart’s left and right sides. This defect can…

  • Fallot’s Tetralogy

    Fallot’s Tetralogy Definition and Description of Fallot’s Tetralogy Fallot’s Tetralogy is a congenital heart defect that comprises four anatomical abnormalities of the heart: ventricular septal defect (VSD), pulmonary stenosis, right ventricular hypertrophy, and an overriding aorta. This condition results in insufficient oxygenation of the blood, leading to cyanosis, or a bluish discoloration of the skin.…

  • Eisenmenger Complex

    Eisenmenger Complex Definition and Description of Eisenmenger Complex The Eisenmenger Complex is a serious type of congenital heart defect that arises due to untreated, long-standing left-to-right shunt caused by conditions such as atrial septal defect (ASD) or ventricular septal defect (VSD). Over time, increased blood flow to the lungs leads to pulmonary hypertension, which can…

  • Ectopia Cordis

    Ectopia Cordis Definition and Description of Ectopia Cordis Ectopia Cordis is a rare congenital defect in which the heart is partially or totally located outside of the thoracic cavity. This condition occurs during embryonic development, typically between the third and fourth week of gestation, when the chest wall fails to close properly. Ectopia Cordis can…