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3 articles for “congenital heart disease”
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Awareness level of family caregivers regarding post-operative home care of their children suffering with congenital heart diseases
Abstract: Background -The worldwide incidence of congenital heart diseases is 8-10/1000 live births. Congenital heart diseases refer to structural abnormalities in the heart present at birth. These defects can disrupt the normal flow of blood within the heart. While some conditions may require little to no intervention, others necessitate prompt treatment when identified. Family caregivers often wish to play an active role in the post-operative care of children with congenital heart …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Eisenmenger Syndrome: A Critic Review
Abstract: Eisenmenger's syndrome is congenital heart defect, which is also called as, Eisenmenger's reaction, Eisenmenger physiology, and also tardive cyanosis. This condition abbreviated as ES. this condition characterized by long-standing left-to-right cardiac shunt caused by a congenital heart defect typically by a ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus which result in pulmonary hypertension. This condition is more common among people getting marriage among their family members or …
Published in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Holistic Care in a Baby with Prolonged Hospitalization in Pentalogy of Fallot: A Case Report
Abstract: Pentalogy of Fallot is a rare congenital heart defect comprising of classic four features of Tetralogy of Fallot: ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta and right ventricular hypertrophy with addition of an atrial septal defect or patent ductus arteriosus. An additional ASD is seen in 3 to 5% of children with TOF. Treatment comprises of surgical correction of the defect involving patch closure of the ventricular septal depict, resection …
Published in International Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 29–38 Read article