Print
EmailAdvertisement
Welcome
Tricuspid atresia is a type of congenital heart disease in which the tricuspid heart valve is missing or abnormally developed. The defect blocks blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle.
Basic Info
Symptoms
Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin; Easily fatigued; Shortness of breath (dyspnea; Clubbing of fingers or toes;...
Causes
Tricuspid atresia is an uncommon form of congenital heart disease that affects about 5 in every 100,000 live births. Tw...
Tests
This condition may be discovered during routine prenatal ultrasound imaging or when the baby is examined shortly after ...
Treatments
Once the diagnosis is made, the baby will be admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU. A breathing machine (v...
Complications
Irregular, fast heart rhythms (arrhythmias; Chronic diarrhea; Heart failure; Fluid in the abdomen (ascites; Blockage of...
Doctor Specialties
If your infant has new changes in breathing patterns, eats less (decreased feeing), or has skin or mucous membranes tha...
Basic Info
Advertisement
 |
 |
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.