The symptoms of the disease are:
- Common infections in the respiratory system.
- Extreme exhaustion.
- Inadequate growth.
- Rapid breathing.
- Cyanosis - Discolouration of the skin.
- Extreme sleepiness.
- A weak pulse.
At Medanta, there is a chance that this disease may get diagnosed at the time of pregnancy tests, but usually, the defects of the heart get detected after the baby is born. Important tests may incl...
At Medanta, there is a chance that this disease may get diagnosed at the time of pregnancy tests, but usually, the defects of the heart get detected after the baby is born. Important tests may include:
Any baby with this defect may need a surgery to correct the condition. The extent of the sickness of the child or a particular structure of connections between the right atrium and the pulmonary veins shall determine the age of the baby at which the surgery needs to be performed. The purpose of surgical correction is to maintain the normal flow of blood to the heart. To correct it, experts will link the pulmonary vein and the right atrium, and will dismiss any unusual connections between blood vessels, and will simultaneously close the defect.
Generally, the disease is diagnosed while running the pregnancy test or when the baby is born. However, you should consult a doctor, if you notice the symptoms such as infections in the respiratory system, fatigue, inadequate growth, rapid breathing, discolouration of the skin, etc.