Atrioventricular canal defect
It is a congenital defect in which children are born with a hole in the wall between the chambers of the heart and also has a problem in the valves which results in uncontrolled blood circulation.
Types
- Complete defect
- All chambers are involved
- A hole is present in the heart’s center.
- Oxygenated and deoxygenated blood gets mixed.
- Instead of separate valves only one large valve is present between the upper and lower chambers.
- Excessive blood moves into the heart which forces it to pump harder resulting in a large heart.
- Partial defect
- Only the upper two chambers are involved
- Hole is present in the walls of the upper chamber.
- Changes in the tricuspid and mitral valves prevent their proper closing.
- Blood can circulate in the wrong direction.
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Sweating
- Irregular heartbeat
- Lack of appetite
- Breathing problems
- Blue or grey skin color
- Swelling in legs, feet & ankles
- Chest pain
- Wheezing
- Weight gain
Risk factors
- Genetics
- Diabetes
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking
- German measles
Complications
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Increased size of the heart
- Infections in the respiratory tract
- Heart failure
- Arrhythmia
Treatment
- Surgery is recommended for both types of atrioventricular defects.
- Patches are inserted for the closure of the hole. Gradually, the heart tissue grows around it and the hole is permanently closed.
- In partial defects, mitral valve repair or replacement is a must for its proper closure.
- In complete defect, the large valve is divided into two separate valves.
Management
- Regular check-ups
- Preventive antibiotics
- Record the child’s medical history
Some Facts about Atrioventricular Canal Defect Surgery
| Number of days taken for initial investigations | 2 |
| Number of days in ICU | 5 |
| Number of days in Room | 4 |
| Follow up days | 7 |
| Total days required to stay overseas for treatment | 18 |
Role of Parishay Healthcare in planning treatment for Atrioventricular Canal Defect!
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