by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Heart defects present at birth, known as congenital heart defects, are some of the most common birth abnormalities affecting children worldwide. Understanding these defects, their implications, and methods of management is crucial for parents and caregivers. This...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 22, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare and serious congenital heart defect characterized by the underdevelopment of the left side of the heart, which includes the left ventricle, mitral valve, aortic valve, and aorta. This underdevelopment severely limits...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect that occurs when the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel in the heart, fails to close naturally after birth. This vessel is essential during fetal development, allowing blood to bypass the lungs and receive...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Pulmonary valve stenosis is a condition characterized by the narrowing of the pulmonary valve, the gateway between the right ventricle of the heart and the pulmonary artery that carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs. The narrowing restricts the flow of blood and...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Tricuspid Atresia is a complex congenital heart defect (CHD) that affects the heart’s structure and function from birth. In this condition, the tricuspid valve—a crucial valve separating the right atrium from the right ventricle—is either missing or abnormally...
