What is a single ventricular defect? A single ventricular defect is congenital heart disease (CHD). It occurs when the patient has one ventricle instead of two, or the second pumping chamber is not large enough or not strong enough for correct operation. In some cases, the chamber may be missing a valve. Some aspects of […]
There are many classifications of heart defects, one of which is the division into congenital and acquired. Below we will consider four key reasons for the formation of heart abnormalities in adults, and also answer the question of whether the appearance of acquired heart defects can be avoided. Heart disease is a pathology in which […]
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a condition in which blood flows between the aorta and the pulmonary artery after the baby is born. Why it is dangerous, how is an open ductus arteriosus diagnosed, and whether it can appear in adults, we will discuss below. Disease prevalence and risk groups Patent ductus arteriosus is one […]
