Category Archives: Cardiovascular Surgery

Main Symptoms of Tricuspid Atresia

Tricuspid atresia means the right-side inlet valve never formed, so blood must detour through a hole in the heart or a vessel shortcut. Symptoms start in the first days of life and are impossible to miss. Blue color is the first clue. Lips, tongue, or fingertips look dusky or deep purple, especially when the baby cries or feeds. Fast breathing is constant. The infant uses more breaths per minute than peers and may grunt with each exhale. Poor feeding and slow weight gain follow. Babies tire quickly, fall asleep at the bottle, and don’t add ounces. Heart murmur is loud.... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Tricuspid Regurgitation

Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) means the valve between the right upper and lower heart chambers doesn’t seal, so blood sloshes backward. Mild cases are silent; significant leaks shout through veins and energy levels. Swelling is the star. Ankles, feet, or even the belly puff up as blood backs up into the body’s veins. Fast heart beat or fluttering is common. You feel a pounding in the neck or chest when you climb stairs or carry groceries. Easy fatigue shows up next. Legs feel heavy, and you need to sit after light activity. Neck veins throb. A visible pulse beats in the... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Ebstein Anomaly

Ebstein anomaly is a rare birth defect where the right-side heart valve sits too low and leaks. Because blood flow is sluggish, symptoms can be mild for years or loud from day one. Blueness is the first clue. Lips or fingernails may look faintly blue during feeding, crying, or even at rest. Fast breathing pops up early. Babies breathe more quickly than normal, especially when they eat or sleep. Heart racing or skipped beats are common. You feel sudden flutters, thuds, or notice the pulse is faster than normal. Poor weight gain follows. Kids tire at the bottle or playground... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Aortopulmonary Septal Defect

An aortopulmonary septal defect is a hole between the main artery that leaves the heart (aorta) and the artery that goes to the lungs (pulmonary artery). This extra shortcut sends too much blood to the lungs, so symptoms show up early and get louder fast. Fast breathing is the first clue. Babies breathe more quickly than normal, especially during feeding or crying. Poor weight gain follows. Infants tire at the bottle, take long pauses, and don’t add ounces like their peers. Heart racing or pounding is common. You can feel the baby’s chest thumping when you pick them up, or... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Atrial Septal Defect

An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole between the upper chambers of the heart. It lets extra blood flow through the lungs, so symptoms are usually quiet at birth and pick up slowly over years. Easy fatigue is the first clue. Kids tire faster than friends, adults need an afternoon nap, or legs feel heavy after one flight of stairs. Heart racing or skipped beats can pop up. You feel a sudden flutter, thud, or notice your pulse is faster than normal. Frequent colds or chest infections happen because the extra lung blood makes a good highway for viruses.... Learn more