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   hole in the heart

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   • 1. a congenital defect in the heart septum, resulting in inadequate circulation of oxygenated blood (a cause of blue baby syndrome): "a hole in the heart operation"

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2. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › hole-in-heartHole in heart: Symptoms, causes, treatment, and more

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   Nov 30, 2023 · A hole in the heart is a nonmedical term for a type of congenital heart defect. There are many types of holes in the heart, and most are present from birth. Almost 7 out of 10 infants born with a ...

3. www.bhf.org.uk › informationsupport › conditionsAtrial septal defect - BHF - British Heart Foundation

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   An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the atrial septum, the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (atria). It’s a type of congenital heart disease, which means it is something you are born with. An ASD can happen on its own or with other types of congenital heart disease. Some ASDs are very small and may never cause any ...

4. www.nhs.uk › conditions › congenital-heart-diseaseCongenital heart disease - NHS

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   Congenital heart disease can have a number of symptoms, particularly in babies and children, including: rapid heartbeat. rapid breathing. swelling of the legs, tummy or around the eyes. extreme tiredness and fatigue. a blue tinge to the skin or lips ( cyanosis) tiredness and rapid breathing when a baby is feeding.

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › atrialAtrial septal defect (ASD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 23, 2024 · A baby born with an atrial septal defect (ASD) may not have symptoms. Symptoms may begin in adulthood. Atrial septal defect symptoms may include: Shortness of breath, especially when exercising. Tiredness, especially with activity. Swelling of the legs, feet or belly area. Irregular heartbeats, also called arrhythmias.

7. www.abc.net.au › news › healthHow do babies live with a 'hole in their heart' and what ...

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   Aug 29, 2021 · A hole in the heart actually starts off in a natural and essential way. When we're in the womb, we get oxygenated blood through our mother's placenta, which uses the umbilical cord as a passage ...

8. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic Q and A: Hole in heart treatment options

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   Jan 20, 2023 · Although not all heart issues are identified at birth, a hole in the heart is a common ailment, and there are several types of holes in the heart that could be detected with a transesophageal echocardiogram. The most common is a small tunnel between the top chambers of the heart, called a patent foramen ovale. This is a structure all humans ...

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   What is a hole in the heart?

   • A hole in the heart is a nonmedical term for a type of congenital heart defect. There are many types of holes in the heart, and most are present from birth. Almost 7 out of 10 infants born with a hole in the heart survive into adulthood. Around 1% of babies born in the United States have a congenital heart defect, such as a hole in the heart.

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   Can a hole in the heart cause symptoms?

   • However, not all holes in the heart cause apparent symptoms. Some people may experience them, depending on the type they have. A small or minor ventricular or atrial septal abnormality may not put excess strain on the heart and lungs, and a heart murmur may be the only detectable sign. However, a large hole may cause symptoms.

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   How common is a hole in the heart?

   • Around 1% of babies born in the United States have a congenital heart defect, such as a hole in the heart. Rarely, holes in the heart can form after birth. For example, they can develop during a heart attack or after a medical procedure. Atrial septal abnormalities, where a hole develops in the heart’s septum, are quite common in children.

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   What is a hole in the middle of the atrial septum?

   • The hole is in the middle of the atrial septum. It is the most common type of ASD. Primum ASD (also called ostium primum defect or partial atrioventricular septal defect). This hole is in the lower part of the atrial septum, near the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart). It can create other heart conditions or problems.

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10. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditionsVentricular septal defect (VSD) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Oct 21, 2022 · A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the heart that's present at birth (congenital heart defect). The hole is between the lower heart chambers (right and left ventricles). It allows oxygen-rich blood to move back into the lungs instead of being pumped to the rest of the body. A ventricular septal defect (VSD) changes how blood flows ...