Overview
Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease is a disease present at birth. It is caused by a defect in the heart which changes the way blood flows through the heart and lungs. Cyanosis occurs because the blood flowing to the body is lacking oxygen.Signs and Symptoms
Cyanosis (bluish discolouration of the skin and mucous membrane), Poor feeding, Hyperventilation, Tachypnea, Tachycardia, Delayed growth, Clubbing of fingersCommon Causes
Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of great arteries, Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage, Truncus arteriosusRisk Factors
Genetic syndromes such as Down's syndrome and Marfan's syndrome, Infection during pregnancy, Gestational diabetes, Chemical exposure during pregnancy, Family history of congenital heart diseaseInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count, Chest x-ray, Hyperoxia test, EchocardiographyTreatment and Prevention
Adequate ventilation and circulatory support, Correct metabolic acidosis, IV antibiotics, IV prostaglandin E, IV morphine, Corrective heart surgery
