Congenital Heart Defects
Known Symptoms
- Bluish skin, lips, or fingernails due to oxygen deficiency.
- Rapid breathing or shortness of breath in infants.
- Poor feeding, slow weight gain, or easy fatigue.
- Heart murmur detection during routine medical examination.
Known Causes
- Genetic abnormalities or inherited chromosomal conditions.
- Maternal infections during pregnancy affecting fetal development.
- Poorly controlled diabetes or medical conditions in the mother.
- Exposure to alcohol, smoking, or harmful medications during pregnancy.
Care
- Regular cardiac monitoring and follow-up with specialists.
- Medications to support heart function and circulation.
- Corrective surgery or catheter-based procedures when required.
- Lifelong care and healthy lifestyle to prevent complications.
- Bluish skin, lips, or fingernails due to oxygen deficiency.
- Rapid breathing or shortness of breath in infants.
- Poor feeding, slow weight gain, or easy fatigue.
- Heart murmur detection during routine medical examination.
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