What are Common Types of Neonatal Heart Conditions?
There are several types of neonatal heart conditions, including:
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): A hole in the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart. - Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): A hole in the wall between the two lower chambers of the heart. - Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): A persistent opening between the aorta and the pulmonary artery that normally closes after birth. - Tetralogy of Fallot: A complex condition involving four heart defects that result in oxygen-poor blood flowing out of the heart and into the rest of the body. - Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA): A condition where the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed. - Coarctation of the Aorta: A narrowing of the aorta that can restrict blood flow.
