Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Cardiovascular disease
A birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. The left side of the heart doesn't form correctly. It mostly affects babies because its present at birth.
Treatments
Medicines
To help strengthen the heart muscle , lower blood pressure ,and help the body get rid of extras fluid.
Nutrition
Some babies become tired while feeding and not gain enough weight they are prescribed high-calorie formula.
Surgery
Multiple surgeries need to be done in order to increase blood flow in the body
- Norwood Procedure
- Bi-directional Glenn Shunt Procedure
- Fontan Procedure
Symptoms
- Problems breathing
- Pounding heart
- Weak pulse
- Bluish skin color
Diagnosis
It may be diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after the baby is born. During pregnancy there are screening tests or an ultrasound. After birth, during an physical exam, a doctor can see signs or hear an abnormal sound of blood not flowing accordingly.
Prognosis
If left untreated, it could become fatal. Survival rates increase continuing with surgery.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)