CHD

Congenital Heart Disease

Heart defects that are present from birth, usually due to anatomic abnormalities.

Heart failure

A condition in which the heart cannot meet the body's demands due to inadequate blood flow.

Hyperlipidemia

An increase in lipid levels in the blood, often leading to cholesterol-related health issues.

Maternal factors for congenital heart disease

Risk factors such as infection, substance abuse, and diabetes during pregnancy.

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

A defect characterized by a hole in the septum between the heart's ventricles, causing increased pulmonary blood flow.

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

A hole in the septum between the heart's atria that may lead to heart failure and increased pulmonary blood flow.

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

A condition where the ductus arteriosus fails to close, leading to increased pulmonary blood flow.

Pulmonary Stenosis

A narrowing of the pulmonary valve affecting blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery.

Aortic Stenosis

A condition where the aortic valve narrows, affecting blood flow from the heart into the aorta.

Coarctation of the Aorta

A narrowing of the aorta that can lead to high blood pressure and heart failure.

Tricuspid Atresia

A congenital heart defect where the tricuspid valve is absent, affecting blood flow.

Tetralogy of Fallot

A congenital heart defect with four specific anomalies including pulmonary stenosis and ventricular septal defect.

Transposition of the Great Arteries

A condition where the aorta and pulmonary artery are switched, requiring a septal defect for survival.

Kawasaki Disease

An acute systemic vasculitis in children characterized by prolonged fever and rash.

Dyslipidemia

Disorders of lipid metabolism leading to abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Infective Endocarditis

An infection of the inner lining of the heart which can enter the bloodstream from various sources.

Cardiomyopathy

A disease of the heart muscle that affects its ability to pump blood, often leading to heart failure.

Therapeutic Procedures

Medical procedures aimed at treating or managing health conditions, often tailored to individual patients.

Shock

A critical condition resulting from insufficient blood flow to the organs and tissues.

Complications of Congenital Heart Disease

Potential health issues arising from congenital heart defects, such as heart failure or arrhythmias.

Laboratory Tests for Cardiac Disorders

Tests used to assess heart conditions, including lipid profiles, blood cultures, and echocardiography.