Articles related to "Ventricular Septal Defect"

Congenital heart defects are common in infants with Down syndrome. Some are amenable to watchful waiting; others require urgent intervention. Knowing the language helps.

Congenital heart disease is the most common type of major birth defect. There are a number of structural cardiac abnormalities with which a baby can be born.

Palpitations-- those flutters or other odd sensations in the chest-- are common occurrences in daily life. They are usually benign, but they can indicate serious trouble.

Studies have shown that infants exposed to paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy have an increased risk of serious birth defects involving heart and lungs.