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Cyanotic Heart Disease
Alternate Names : Right-To-Left Cardiac Shunt, Right-To-Left Circulatory Shunt
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Symptoms & Signs
One symptom is cyanosis, usually seen as a bluish discoloration of the lips, fingers, and toes.
Some children have dyspnea (breathing problems) and adopt a squatting position after physical activity to relieve breathlessness. Others have hypoxic spells, where their bodies are suddenly starved of oxygen. These are characterized by anxiety, hyperventilation, and a sudden increase in cyanosis.
Syncope (fainting) and chest pain may occur.
Other symptoms depend on the specific type of cyanotic heart disease.
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 5/22/2002
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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