Which is the most common congenital heart disease?
A ventricular septal defect is currently the most common CHD.
Which genetic disorders are predisposing factors for developing CHD?
Genetic disorders like DiGeorge syndrome, Down syndrome, Marfan syndrome, Noonan syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Trisomy 13, and Turner syndrome can increase the chances of a child having CHD.
Is atrial septal defect a cyanotic congenital heart disease?
The atrial septal defect does not change blood oxygen levels and is a non-cyanotic congenital heart condition.
What are some types of cyanotic congenital heart diseases?
Some types of CCHDs are:
l Ebstein anomaly
l Hypoplastic left heart
l Pulmonary atresia
l Tetralogy of Fallot
l Total anomalous pulmonary venous return
l Transposition of the great vessels
l Tricuspid atresia
l Truncus arteriosus
What happens if the tests are abnormal?
Abnormal tests may mean that you have an underlying cardiac condition—additional tests like cardiac catheterization, CT coronary angiography, nuclear stress test, and stress echocardiogram.
What does a normal stress test mean?
If the tests are normal, it means that the heart is pumping blood as it should and that there is adequate blood flow.
What happens after a heart stress test?
After completing the test, the healthcare provider monitors the symptoms, heart rate, blood pressure, and ECG until it returns to normal. This takes approximately 15 minutes.
How is stress testing different in people who cannot exercise?
The steps are usually the same as an exercise stress test. Additionally, one may lie on a table before and after exercising for an echocardiogram.
What should women know about exercise stress testing?
Females experience different heart diseases than males. Healthcare providers generally decide on stress testing and imaging methods during stress based on sex and age.
How long does it take for a stress test?
If one is undergoing a basic stress test, the exercise lasts about 10 to 15 minutes. Additional time is necessary for the patient to get ready to exercise and recover afterward.
