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Shortness of breath. Problems with exercise. The symptoms of congenital heart disease in infants and children may include: A bluish tint to the skin, fingernails, and lips (cyanosis, a condition ...
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect of the diaphragm. The most common type of CDH is a Bochdalek hernia; other types include Morgagni hernia, diaphragm eventration and central tendon defects of the diaphragm. Malformation of the diaphragm allows the abdominal organs to push into the chest cavity, hindering proper lung ...
An acquired diaphragmatic hernia (ADH) is usually the result of a blunt or penetrating injury. Traffic accidents and falls cause the majority of blunt injuries. Penetrating injuries are usually ...
Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a condition present at birth. CCHD causes low levels of oxygen in the blood. A common symptom is a bluish tint to the skin, called cyanosis. Several ...
Newborns with heart defects may experience: bluish lips, skin, fingers, and toes. breathlessness or trouble breathing. feeding difficulties. low birth weight. chest pain. delayed growth. In other ...
Congenital heart defect. A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly, congenital cardiovascular malformation, and congenital heart disease, is a defect in the structure of the heart or great vessels that is present at birth. [ 7 ] A congenital heart defect is classed as a cardiovascular disease. [ 10 ]
One of the most obvious symptoms is cyanosis, a bluish tint to the skin. This happens because of unusually low oxygen levels in the blood. Other common symptoms of ductal-dependent congenital ...
Symptoms of oral aversion include: Refusal to nurse. Turning away from food. Gagging. Coughing. Choking. Avoiding anything near the mouth, such as a toothbrush. Not growing as expected. Oral ...