Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
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What is the definition of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
A cardiovascular shunt is an abnormal pattern of blood circulation between the right and left sides of the heart or between the systemic and pulmonary vessels. A congenital shunt is present at birth. The circulatory system has a normal pathway for blood distribution in which every heart beat provides freshly oxygenated blood to the body. When a shunt is present this normal flow of blood may not occur. There are two main groups of shunts, acyanotic shunts and cyanotic shunts. The most common congenital cardiovascular shunts are acyanotic and known as atrial septal defects. Congenital cardiovascular shunts are the most common congenital heart defects, affecting roughly 1% of all births that have some type of congenital heart problem.
What are the alternative names for Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
Intracardiac shunts, right-left shunt, left-right shunt or bidirectional shunt, atrial septal defects, congenital heart defect, congenital heart anomaly
What are the causes of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
A congenital cardiovascular shunt is present at birth and result from abnormal embryo development.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
Symptoms of cardiovascular shunts are dependent on the severity of the abnormal blood flow and the location of the shunt. Sometime the condition is asymptomatic, especially in childhood, although symptoms may appear in adolescence or adulthood. Symptoms of acyanotic shunts: Irregular heartbeats or palpitations Dizziness Shortness of breath and tiring easily Symptoms for more serious cyantonic shunts include: A bluish discoloration of the skin called cyanosis Difficulty breathing Coughing up blood Clubbing of the fingernails or toenails
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
Treatment depends on the type and location of the shunt and range from clinical observation to surgical intervention. Small acyanotic shunts often do not need treatment and may close on there own over time. Larger acyanotic shunts need to be closed surgically to avoid complications. Cyanotic shunts, which are more serious and have a higher rate of mortality, often require surgery to correct the defect.
Who are the top Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Local Doctors?
Elite in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
Elite in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt

Pediatric Cardiology In Lawrenceville

4401 Penn Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
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Bryan H. Goldstein MD, FACC, FSCAI is a pediatric interventional cardiologist and is certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory and interventional cardiology service at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Boston Combined Residency in Pediatrics (Children’s Hospital Boston) and fellowship at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (University of Michigan Medicine).Dr. Goldstein joined the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in 2019. His clinical interests include congenital cardiac catheterization, minimally invasive transcatheter therapies, and single ventricle (Fontan) circulation. Dr. Goldstein has published numerous scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, is a frequent faculty member and presenter at national and international meetings, and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI). He is vice president of the Congenital Cardiac Research Collaborative (CCRC).View Dr. Goldstein's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

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Neuroradiology | Neurosurgery
Distinguished in Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt
Neuroradiology | Neurosurgery

Swedish Cerebrovascular Center

550 17th Avenue, Suite 110, 
Seattle, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
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Dr. Monteith's philosophy of care is to approach the care of each of his patients as if they were a member of his own family. He strives to give his patients the best possible outcome by combining the latest technological advances with personalized clinical care. When possible, he uses endovascular or minimally invasive surgical approaches, so that his patients can recover from their procedure and get back to their normal lives as soon as possible. Dr. Monteith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Monteith is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Monteith is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatric Cardiology

St. Louis Children's Hospital

1 Childrens Pl, 
Saint Louis, MO 
Languages Spoken:
English

Andrew Glatz is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Glatz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Pulmonary Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.

What is the outlook (prognosis) for Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
In all cases of congenital cardiovascular shunts close observation and timely intervention are critical. The prognosis ranges from living a normal life to potentially fatal. Acyanotic shunts are less serious than cyanotic shunts and often close on their own over time. Larger ones may require surgery to repair, but if proper treatment is undertaken before the onset of serious symptoms the prognosis for recovery is good. Cyanotic shunts and untreated symptomatic acyanotic shunts have a worse prognosis. If severe pulmonary hypertension develops or if there is permanent damage to the blood vessels in the lungs a heart or lung transplant may be necessary. When severe cyanotic anomalies are present soon after birth immediate surgery is needed in order to increase the chance of survival.
What are the possible complications of Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt?
Most shunts are benign and do not cause complications. In severe cases of cyanotic shunts possible complications can be recurrent infections, pulmonary hypertension, right side heart failure, Eisenmenger syndrome, infections in the heart valves or linings of the heart and disturbances in the heart rhythm. Death is possible in severe cases.
What are the latest Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt Clinical Trials?
The Impact of Percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale Closure on Glymphatic Function and Clinical Symptoms in Patients With Migraine

Summary: Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) is a common congenital heart defect. Recent studies have suggested a potential association between PFO and migraines, particularly migraine with aura. It is hypothesized that PFO may allow microemboli or vasoactive substances from venous blood to bypass pulmonary metabolism and enter the arterial system directly, potentially triggering migraines. Although PFO closure has...

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OPTImal Treatment of Sinus VENOSUS Defect - Efficacy and Safety of Transcatheter Correction Compared to Surgical Treatment in Patients With Sinus Venosus Defect

Summary: Sinus venosus defect (SVD) accounts for 10% of atrial septal defects and is characterized by an anomalous pulmonary venous return in the superior vena cava associated with a high situated atrial septal defect. Since 2013, transcatheter correction of this congenital heart disease has emerged as a new treatment option. The procedure involves placement of a covered stent in the superior vena cava tha...