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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Causes and Treatment

Congenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the heart's normal development. It usually happens during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy.<br>Congenital heart disease is a common birth defect in the United States. Many patients diagnosed with congenital heart disease progress.<br><br>Some known factors might increase the risk of the condition, including:<br><br> Down's syndrome: This is a genetic disorder affecting a baby's normal physical development and causes learning difficulties.

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease Causes and Treatment

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  1. Adult Congenital Heart Disease - Specialty Care Clinics

  2. What is Adult Congenital Heart Disease? Congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect. Whether diagnosed and treated in childhood or never previously identified, adult congenital heart disease can cause symptoms such as abnormal heart rhythm. is an umbrella term used for a range of birth defects affecting the normal way the heart works.

  3. What are the Symptoms of Congenital Heart Disease in Adults? Abnormal heart rhythms are known as arrhythmias. A bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails known as cyanosis. Shortness of breath. Tiring quickly upon exertion. Swelling of body tissue or organs is known as edema. Tiredness and rapid breathing when a baby is feeding

  4. Adult Congenital Heart Disease Causes Congenital heart disease is caused when something disrupts the heart's normal development. It usually happens during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. Congenital heart disease is a common birth defect in the United States. Many patients diagnosed with congenital heart disease progress.

  5. Some known factors might increase the risk of the condition, including Down's syndrome: This is a genetic disorder affecting a baby's normal physical development and causes learning difficulties. Mother has certain infections, including rubella, during pregnancy. Mother on certain types of medication during pregnancy, including statins and some acne medicines. Mother indulges in smoking or drinking alcohol during pregnancy. Poorly controlled type 1 or 2 diabetes of mother during pregnancy. Exposure of the mother to toxic chemicals during pregnancy. Other chromosome defects lead to altered genes from normal or inherited (run in the family).

  6. Adult Congenital Heart Disease Treatment Our specialists may recommend medication, cardiac devices, catheter procedures, or surgery for adults who have congenital heart disease. If you or anyone you know is suffering from the same , our expert providers at Specialty Care Clinics will take care of your health and help you recover.

  7. Contact Us Website:https://specialtycareclinics.com/blog/adult-congenital-heart-disease/ Contact No. + 469-545-9983 Email: hugosutton020@gmail.com

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