Hypoplastic left heart syndrome

“Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare cardiac anomaly that occurs in approximately one in 20,000 live births and accounts for less than 1% of all congenital heart disease (Ebstein’s anomaly in adults)”. The goal of this paper is to examine Ebstein’s Anomaly - to understand what it is, how it affects the heart, possible presenting symptoms, and other possible complications associated with this anomaly. Diagnosis of this anomaly is key in treating patients, thus echocardiographic as well as other test modalities

risks associated with open heart surgery: stroke, bleeding, infection, organ damage, nerve damage, adverse reaction to anesthesia, requirement of a temporary/permanent pacemaker or possibly death. Also, Suture lines of the lengthy great vessels predispose these patients to postoperative bleeding. Blood loss at this time indicates the need for adequate drainage from the mediastinum to avoid cardiac tamponade while treating the coagulopathy. Based on 99% of all pediatric heart disease surgical procedures

so if I were to die within the week the police would know the death would not be seen as intentional. My physician anticipated that I was going to die due to my heart defect that would be seen as a “natural cause.” Unknowing what would unfold throughout the night my parents never left my side. At Atlanta Egleston Childrens Hospital the heart surgeon, Kirk Kanter, M.D., was on vacation and no rooms were available for surgeries; however, that night a nurse, at Egleston Hospital, contacted Dr. Kanter

sex chromosomes, X and Y. Females have two X chromosomes. Males have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. Turner syndrome is a kind of chromsomal genetic disease, which occurs in sex chromosome. Turner syndrome patients are absent of all or part of the second X chromosome. “It was firstly discovered by Dr. Henry Turner and named after his name” (Kelly, 2013, p. 818). Turner Syndrome is the second most common genetic disease. The incidence is about about 1 in 2,500 newborn girls worldwide.The actual

another in times of need. One of the most extraordinary experiences growing up in this environment was when the Cohousing community members came together to care for me and my family after my little brother passed away from complications of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Our neighbors brought meals, provided childcare, and served as an important source of emotional support that was vital for the healing of our family. Coming from such a strong community built around interpersonal connections, supportive

Patients that are diagnosed with COA can have additional heart defects, and the cause is unknown. (AHA, 2009) Which shows true in my patient in this case study who was also diagnosed with VSD, ventricular septal defect. COA left untreated could result in additional cardiac complications, and could even be fatal. Surgical and/or therapeutic catheterization interventions

The use of animals for developing new cosmetics and for educational purposes, known as animal testing, has been going on for years. In the medical field, there is a need for testing on animals of various different things. Most importantly, over 26 million animals each year is used for medical purposes: biomedical research and clinical research. Whereas in often areas animal testing is cruel and unnecessary. In order for the scientists to know how diseases progress in humans, they need to study the

Genetic Disorders and 8p23 Chromosomal Deletion Abstract: The Deletion in the distal region of chromosome 8p23 is associated with major manifestation of congenital heart defect, diaphragmatic defect, developmental delay, low muscle tone, and behavioral difficulties. Haploinsufficincy of genes GATA4, SOX7, TNKS, MCPH1, NEIL2, and ZFMPM2 have a strong correlation to the array of health complications. To better define the genotype and phenotype relationships associated with this unique chromosome

Areas of interest: Interested in practicing in an underserved area As a clinical Data Specialist at UT Southwestern, I work with multiple charity clinics that serve many of the high need areas of Dallas. Medical Research. As a clinical Data specialist at UT Southwestern, I participate in the research of stem cells and their possible effects on major depressive disorder. Primary Care I work as a clinical coordinator for the Vital Sign 6 project that brings measurement based care of major depressive