Endocardial fibroelastosis is characterized by diffuse endocardial thickening and myocardial dysfunction. The endocardial thickening is believed to be caused by persistent and increased wall tension in the ventricles, possibly secondary [...]
I have read many articles over the past six months that link Vitamin E to heart defects. I didn't feel comfortable posting any of them. I do, however, like this [...]
What is Newborn Screening with Pulse Oximetry? Pulse oximetry monitoring uses a light source and sensor to measure oxygen in the blood. A soft, wrapped sensor is wrapped around the [...]
What Is Genetic Counseling?Genetic counseling is a service to help individuals and families translate scientific knowledge into practical information. A genetic counselor works with a person or family that may [...]
Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of pulse oximetry as a screening tool for congenital heart disease in asymptomatic newborns.Design, data sources, and methods: Systematic review of relevant studies identified through [...]
What is truncus arteriosus?Truncus arteriosus is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs due to abnormal development of the fetal heart during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. The [...]
Before prescribing stimulants, like Ritalin, for children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), doctors are now being advised to order an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to make sure that [...]
TET spells occur most often in children who have a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. Children with Tetralogy of Fallot have a combination of heart problems. A ventricular [...]
Pulmonic stenosis (PS) refers to a dynamic or fixed anatomic obstruction to flow from the right ventricle (RV) to the pulmonary arterial vasculature. Although most commonly diagnosed and treated in [...]
Congenital heart defects are often, but not always, diagnosed in infancy. Some may be diagnosed before birth, and many may not be detected until much later in childhood or even [...]
