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Main Symptoms of Unroofed Coronary Sinus Syndrome

Unroofed coronary sinus (UCS) is a rare birth defect in which the wall between the coronary sinus and the left atrium is missing, creating a left-to-right shunt. Blood takes a short-cut, so symptoms depend on how big the hole is and whether other heart anomalies are along for the ride. Shortness of breath leads the pack. Patients pant faster than peers, tire on stairs, or need extra pillows to sleep—classic signs of right-sided volume overload. Heart murmur is common. A soft whoosh or loud washing-machine sound is heard even without a stethoscope. Poor weight gain shows up early. Babies fall... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Pacemaker Implantation

Pacemaker implantation places a small generator and wires to keep your heart beating regularly. The “symptoms” patients notice are usually normal post-op changes or early warnings that the device or wound isn’t behaving. Chest-shelf ache is typical. A deep, bruise-like pain around the incision and under the collar-bone can spike with arm lifts or deep breaths and fades over two–four weeks. Device bulge is normal. A hard, match-box-sized lump under the skin is the generator; sudden swelling or warmth suggests bleeding or infection. Brief hiccup-like shocks are common. Tiny muscle twitches in the chest or arm occur while the lead... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect

Complete atrioventricular septal defect (CAVSD) is a large hole in the center of the heart combined with one shared valve instead of two separate ones. Blood swirls in the wrong directions, so symptoms start early and snowball fast. Blue color is the first clue. Lips, tongue, fingers, and toes look dusky or deep purple, especially when the baby cries or feeds. Fast, labored breathing is constant. The infant uses more breaths per minute and may grunt with each exhale. Poor feeding and sweating appear early. Babies tire at the bottle, fall asleep quickly, and bead sweat on the forehead. Heart... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Complex Congenital Heart Disease

Complex congenital heart disease means several heart structures are malformed at birth, so oxygen-rich and poor blood mix or the heart must pump against impossible odds. Symptoms start early and snowball fast. Blue color is the first clue. Lips, tongue, or fingertips look dusky or deep purple, especially during feeding or crying. Fast, labored breathing is constant. Babies breathe more quickly than normal and may grunt with each exhale. Poor weight gain follows. Infants tire at the bottle, fall asleep mid-feed, and don’t add ounces like their peers. Heart murmur is loud. A harsh, washing-machine sound is heard even without... Learn more

Main Symptoms of Double-Outlet Right Ventricle

Double-outlet right ventricle means both big arteries start from the right pumping chamber, so oxygen-rich and poor blood mix before leaving the heart. The result is early, loud symptoms that grow with the baby. Blue color is the first clue. Lips, tongue, or fingertips look dusky or deep purple, especially during feeding or crying. Fast, labored breathing starts early. Babies breathe more quickly than normal and may grunt with each exhale. Poor weight gain follows. Infants tire at the bottle, fall asleep mid-feed, and don’t add ounces like their peers. Heart murmur is loud. A harsh, washing-machine sound is heard... Learn more