their baby's heart. Once the baby is born, parent’s uncertainties may be laid to rest as technology has provided the world with multiple means of being able to detect the most miniscule of abnormalities. One of which includes the electrocardiogram as this device is able to monitor and record the electrical impulses the heart is generating. With the addition of this device, a doctor can detect abnormal rhythms in the heart. By using machines such as the electrocardiogram, examining heart murmurs, and
Melissa Riggio is one of the many girls who deals with Down syndrome and the insecurities that go along with it. "When my mom first told me I had Down syndrome, I worried that people might think that I wasn’t as smart as they were, or that I talked or looked different. I thought you might see that I have Down syndrome and that you wouldn't like me," Melissa says in a article she wrote herself for National Geographic. Even though a child may suffer with this disease, it does not classify them as
An Overview of the Rare Disease Known as Kabuki Syndrome As I look to graduate, I become increasingly aware that I have my entire life to look forward to. Even though I will have struggles throughout my life, I still have my well being to fall back on. When all else fails, I am and hopefully always will be self-assured that I am here, healthy and able to bring myself through the worst of circumstances. This realization and knowledge has presented itself in the most realistic way just within
The rate of heart disease seems to be on a constant incline in the America. As more of our population begins to indulge in the goodies our first world society has to offer, the rise of heart defects at an even younger age is emerging. According to the CDC about one third of the United States children are either overweight or obese. This interest in obesity as a social issue is what inspired me to pursue a career in pediatric cardiology. The way my personality type is wired seems to be indicative
from 25 in 1983 to 60 today. People with down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as heart disease,brain atrophy and learning disorders.(downs-syndrome association) Down's syndrome is not a disease and therefore people with Down syndrome do not suffer nor are they victims of their condition.Down Syndrome is a natural disorder coming from a chromosome defect. It is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46. Which causes mental impairment
The aim of this essay is to critically analyse a clinical incident involving an adult with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). I will define reflection, then select a reflective model and critically reflect on the incident demonstrating my new found knowledge. Lastly, I will suggest how nursing practice should change to improve the care of this group of patients. Reflection is a key element of the human learning process. It can be used to justify aspects of practice and legitimise the knowledge gained
What most people don’t know about Down syndrome is that they can live normal lives and with much therapy and the right education people with the condition can live on their own, have a career, and get married. (Linda Crnic Institute for Down syndrome.) However, helping them is crucial to be able to do everyday things, such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of personal hygiene. With learning these life skills that most adults learn over time, they need more help and people to work with them.
and Treatment of Heart Congenital Anomalies in Australia and Kenya The World Health Organisation (WHO) (2018) explains congenital anomalies as ‘..structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life and can be identified prenatally, at birth or later in life.’ It is estimated that 303,000 babies die within four weeks of their birth annually due to congenital malformations, some of which can be prevented (WHO 2015). There are various causes of heart congenital anomalies, with majority
released into the blood stream. The bacteria can infect the heart lining, as well as the valves or blood vessels, causing them to become inflamed. Infective endocarditis (IE), the name for the inflammation, has the potential to be fatal or debilitating. The risk of developing IE can happen from a combi¬nation of high-risk patients and dental procedures. While this is not an issue for most patients, some do require protection. The American Heart Association recommends antibiotic premedication therapy
symptoms of dyspnea and cyanosis from infancy that subsequently developed heart failure (Connolly, 2014). The postmortem description was revealed and a ventricular septal defect was discovered (El-Chami et al., 2014a). With that being said, this had been the first time that the link between a large congenital cardiac shunt defect and the development of pulmonary hypertension had ever been noted (El-Chami et al., 2014b). The normal heart has four chambers. The two upper chambers are separated from each other
“Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare cardiac anomaly that occurs in approximately one in 20,000 live births and accounts for less than 1% of all congenital heart disease (Ebstein’s anomaly in adults)”. The goal of this paper is to examine Ebstein’s Anomaly - to understand what it is, how it affects the heart, possible presenting symptoms, and other possible complications associated with this anomaly. Diagnosis of this anomaly is key in treating patients, thus echocardiographic as well as other test modalities
Background: Although ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common congenital heart disease, it is usually diagnosed late. The image of the disease is variable; sometimes it is so quit and silent that might even be healed and be improved spontaneously, and in some certain cases if the appropriate, on time and early treatment is not be done, this would lead to irreparable complications even in the early life period such as mortality. This study aimed to study, review and the way of diagnosis
population being born with congenital malformations. Congenital malformations, existing at birth are single or multiple defects in the body or organs identifiable at birth or during fetal development. Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most frequent of congenital malformations. It is estimated that “eight in 1,000 newborns” are said to have congenital heart defects, an abnormal aliment of the heart and blood vessels surrounding the heart. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) accounts for 25-30 percent
child. However, there are cases where a child may have a congenital heart defect. A child diagnosed with this devastating cardiovascular disease must be one of the worst news parents could ever get. With the advancement of science, early detections and interventions are in place to manage the disease. Proper management and treatment should be taken into consideration to avoid any complications. If left untreated, a congenital heart defect could lead to another disease called Eisenmenger Syndrome
Ectopia Cordis, also known as exocardia and ectocardia, is a rare and severe congenital heart defect. There are four types of Ectopia Cordis disease: thoracic (60%), abdominal (10%) cervical (5%) and thoracoabdominal (20%). Thoracic and thoracoabdominal are the two most common forms of this disease. Thoracic Ectopia Cordis is a rare congenital heart abnormality with the heart partly or completely placed outside of the thoracic cavity. It is not protected by the sternum or skin and in some cases
septal defect is a congenital birth defect of the heart in which there is a hole in the septum that divides the atria. The hole can vary in size and may close on its own or may require surgery. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently estimated that each year about 1,966 babies in the United States are born with an atrial septal defect. About 5% to 10% of all coronary heart disease are atrial septal defects and are responsible for about 30% of the congenital heart defects diagnosed
Tetralogy of Fallot is a critical congenital heart defect that is presented at birth and alters the lives of families around the world. To many, TOF could be seen as inferior to other illnesses and defects due to a lack of comprehension towards the condition itself. Tetralogy of Fallot is an unfamiliar defect caused by a lack of blood flow and inconsistencies in the heart's structure, leading to the “blue baby”. TOF is often detected after an abnormal heart murmur has been picked up during an ultrasound
It is also know as TGA or congenital defect. “Transposition means the displacement of a viscous to a site opposite from that which it normally occupies” said by the Merriam-Webster medical dictionary. TGA is a congenital defect which means it is present at birth. The arteries being switched causes there to be two different blood flows instead of one. The body receives deoxygenated blood and the lungs receive the oxygenated blood. Transposition Great is a rare defect but it is serious. It is diagnosed
The purpose of this paper is to establish an understanding of the rare heart disease Tetralogy of Fallot. Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that is present at birth, with the structure of the heart being problematic. It changes the normal flow of blood through the heart. The aspects of it being explained are the overall disease and symptoms of it. Secondly, the long term and short term effects corresponding to the particular disease. Lastly, the causes, prevention, and statistics of
1. Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (also called HLHS) is a congenital heart defect occurring during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy which leaves the left side of the heart underdeveloped and small. Normally, the right side flows blood to the lungs where oxygen is enriched before it travels to the heart’s left side while the left side of the heart pumps blood into the aorta which flows oxygen-rich blood to the body. In HLHS, the left side of the heart is not able to pump oxygen-rich blood to the body