Doctors For Cyanotic/Acyanotic Heart Diseases - Oxygen Ki Kami Se Dil Ki Bemari In Jeddah

Cyanotic heart disease is a term used to describe a group of many different heart defects that occur at birth (congenital). They cause a drop in blood oxygen levels. Cyanosis is characterized by a bluish coloration of the skin and mucous membranes. Ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), pulmonary valve stenosis, aortic valve stenosis, and coarctation of the aorta are all examples of cyanotic heart defects.

Treatment

Treatment may include:

• Catheter procedure to insert a plug into the defect
• Medications to improve heart function or control blood pressure
• Surgery to repair the defect