What are the common congenital heart defects in neonates?
Congenital heart defects can vary widely in type and severity, but some of the most common include:
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD): A hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD): A hole in the septum that divides the two lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF): A combination of four heart defects that affect the structure of the heart and cause oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body. Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA): A condition where the ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth, leading to abnormal blood flow between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA): A serious condition where the two main arteries leaving the heart are reversed.
