Ventricular Septal Defect in the Newborn
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) refers to a hole in the ventricular septum, the wall dividing the left and right ventricles of the heart. VSDs are the most common congenital cardiac anomalies. They...
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Increased Fluid Around the Heart May Cause Cardiac Tamponade
Pericardial effusion occurs when there is an abnormal amount of fluid around the heart. The heart is normally surrounded by a thin membranous sac called the pericardium. The space between the...
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Heart defects in newborns affect approximately 8 out of every 1000 births. Causes can include genetic factors, such as those found in Down’s syndrome, or factors due to the developing baby’s...
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