Summary about Cyanotic Heart Disease

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It is a defect of heart that may be characterized by the mixing of oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood and leads to the supply of this blood to the organs of the whole body.

It basically falls under the category of congenital heart defects (CHD). It is basically caused by-birth and leads to the bluish tint to the skin which is commonly known as cyanosis.

All these cases are handled by the medical professionals commonly known as Cardiologists.

Causes
There are several defects in the heart that may lead to this disease such as;

Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of the great arteries
Tricuspid atresia
Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection

Signs and Symptoms

low birth weight
cyanosis
rounded, large fingers (clubbed fingers)
rapid breathing
tiredness
shortness of breath
heavy sweating
slow growth

Treatment Options

It depends on the severity of the symptoms and physicians may recommend;

Surgery
When the surgery is needed to be delayed; medication therapy is recommended.

Cyanotic Heart Disease Meaning in Urdu - Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention

Doctors For Cyanotic Heart Disease

Dr. Syed Nouman Kazmi

Prof. Dr. Zamir A Siddiqui

Dr. Omer Aziz Mirza

Dr. Azmat Ullah

Dr. Syed Mohammad Haleem

Asst. Prof. Dr. M Shahzad Azeem