Types of Congenital Heart Defects

chromosome abnormalities and genetic counseling :: Article Creator A New Perspective On Myositis Subgrouping Using Genetics In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, the researchers found that combining information from blood markers and genetics reveals distinct subgroups of patients with myositis, which may help to improve disease classification and treatment. The study was published in eBioMedicine. Myositis is a group of rare autoimmune diseases often characterized by muscle inflammation, but it can also affect different body organs such as the skin, lungs and joints. Myositis can manifest very differently from one patient to another, making it challenging to diagnose, classify and treat effectively. The study results showed that myositis could be grouped into eight clusters of patients by combining information from blood markers, called autoantibodies, and genetics, specifically genetic variants in the human genome's major histocom...

types of chest pain :: Article Creator Chest Pain: 11 Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Options Chest pain may indicate a number of health conditions. Heart Attack Coronary artery disease (CAD), which occurs when blood flow to the arteries is compromised by a narrowing and hardening of the arteries, can cause a myocardial infarction (heart attack), and chest pain is one of many potential symptoms of this medical event. "Chest discomfort due to CAD is usually diffuse (widespread) and difficult to localize," explains Dr. Jean. "It's also worse with exertion or emotional stress and relieved by rest." Pericarditis Pericarditis occurs when the pericardium, a two-layer structure of tissue that surrounds and protects the heart, becomes inflamed due to an infection, a heart attack, certain medications, heart surgery or an injury or medical condition. The pericardium holds the heart in place and helps it function appropriately, and...

digeorge syndrome truncus arteriosus :: Article Creator 11-year-old Boy Prepares For 3rd Heart Surgery BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVLY/Gray News) – An 11-year-old boy in Minnesota is preparing to have his third open heart surgery since he was born. Isaac Douglas' doctors might describe his existence as a medical miracle. They told his mother Tasha Douglas he would likely die in utero or shortly after birth. "I was told I was going to miscarriage at the beginning of the pregnancy," Douglas said. Pre-natal testing confirmed Isaac would have some heart problems, and he was later diagnosed with DiGeorge syndrome at just days old. DiGeorge syndrome is a random genetic mutation where a person is missing a portion of the 22nd chromosome, according to the Mayo clinic. As an infant, Isaac needed a feeding tube. He also had a stroke at just two weeks old and was diagnosed with epilepsy. "It was a lot. I think for a long time I was in...

congenital tricuspid stenosis :: Article Creator Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces in your spine narrow, whether from aging, injury, or a medical condition. You may have pain, weakness, or other symptoms if the spinal cord is compressed. The spine provides stability and support to your upper body, enabling you to twist and turn. The spinal cord is made up of spinal nerves, which conduct signals from your brain to the rest of your body. The surrounding bone and tissues usually protect the nerves. If the spinal nerves are damaged or impaired, it can affect your daily function. Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spaces in the spine narrow, compressing the spinal cord. This process is typically gradual. It can occur anywhere along the spine. If the narrowing is minimal, no symptoms will occur. But too much narrowing can compress your nerves and cause problems. There are multiple types of spinal stenosis. The...

chest pain left arm numb :: Article Creator What Causes Arm Numbness? Numbness and tingling can affect the arm for various reasons, ranging from sitting or sleeping in the wrong position to heart disease. Treatment for persistent numbness and tingling will depend on the cause. However, unexplained arm numbness may indicate an underlying health condition, such as nerve damage, a herniated disc, or cardiovascular disease. Severe causes of arm numbness include heart attacks and stroke. This article reviews nine possible causes of arm numbness and their treatments. Blocked or compressed blood vessels can interfere with blood circulation to and from the heart. Poor circulation can cause numbness and tingling in the arms, hands, legs, and feet. Reduced blood flow can cause other symptoms, such as: cold hands and feet extremely pale or blue-tinted skin swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet fatigue joint or muscle pain ...

pulmonary hypertension in infants with congenital heart disease :: Article Creator What Is A Congenital Heart Defect? The probable cause of Bronny James' sudden cardiac arrest last month was revealed on Friday night. A James family spokesperson released a statement saying a congenital heart defect likely led to the USC basketball freshman collapsing during a July 24 practice at the Trojans' Galen Center. The diagnosis was made after an initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and follow-up visits to the Mayo Clinic and New Jersey's Atlantic Health/Morristown Medical Center. The defect is "anatomically and functionally significant" but one that "can and will be treated," the statement said. The James family is confident Bronny will make a full recovery and return to the court in the "very near future." So what exactly is a congenital heart defect? Here's what to know. W...