Endocardial cushion defect history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Overview
The majority of patients with endocardial cushion defect are asymptomatic. Symptoms of endocardial cushion defect include chronic upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, and poor growth attributable to feeding difficulties. Patients with endocardial cushion defect may have a positive history of difficulty with crying, frequent pauses during feeding and nasal flaring.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with endocardial cushion defect are asymptomatic.[1][2][3]
- Symptoms of endocardial cushion defect include chronic upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, and poor growth attributable to feeding difficulties.
History
Patients with endocardial cushion defect may have a positive history of:
- Difficulty with crying
- Frequent pauses during feeding
- Nasal flaring.
References
References
- ↑ Yıldırım G, Gungorduk K, Yazıcıoğlu F, Gul A, Cakar F, Celikkol O, Ceylan Y (2009). “Prenatal diagnosis of complete atrioventricular septal defect: perinatal and neonatal outcomes”. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2009: 958496. doi:10.1155/2009/958496. PMC 2778174. PMID 19960047.
- ↑ Craig B (December 2006). “Atrioventricular septal defect: from fetus to adult”. Heart. 92 (12): 1879–85. doi:10.1136/hrt.2006.093344. PMC 1861295. PMID 17105897.
- ↑ Allan LD, Sharland GK, Chita SK, Lockhart S, Maxwell DJ (January 1991). “Chromosomal anomalies in fetal congenital heart disease”. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 1 (1): 8–11. doi:10.1046/j.1469-0705.1991.01010008.x. PMID 12797095.
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