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
Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital (present at birth) heart defect. In a normal heart, there are two separate arteries emerging from the heart: the pulmonary artery which carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, and the aorta which carries...
by Johnnie J. ODell Jr. | Aug 21, 2023 | Diseases and Conditions
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that refers to a combination of four related heart abnormalities that occur together. It is a condition that affects the structure of the heart, causing abnormal blood flow through the heart and the rest of the body....
