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(Q20.3) Discordant ventriculoarterial connection
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382 485 in individuals diagnosis discordant ventriculoarterial connection confirmed
12 011 deaths with diagnosis discordant ventriculoarterial connection
3% mortality rate associated with the disease discordant ventriculoarterial connection
Diagnosis discordant ventriculoarterial connection is diagnosed Men are 27.35% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis discordant ventriculoarterial connection
7 130 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis discordant ventriculoarterial connection
4 881 (3.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease discordant ventriculoarterial connection - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 75-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79
Disease Features discordant ventriculoarterial connection
Absence or low individual and public risk
Discordant ventriculoarterial connection - what does this mean
Discordant ventriculoarterial connection is a congenital heart defect in which the aorta and pulmonary artery are connected to the wrong ventricles, resulting in oxygenated blood being sent to the body and deoxygenated blood being sent to the lungs.
What happens during the disease - discordant ventriculoarterial connection
Discordant ventriculoarterial connection is a congenital heart defect in which the aorta and pulmonary artery arise from the wrong ventricles, resulting in an abnormal and inefficient flow of blood to and from the heart. this defect is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including abnormal development of the heart during embryogenesis, abnormal development of the heart's electrical conduction system, and exposure to certain environmental toxins.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Echocardiography
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Chest X-Ray
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography (CT) Scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To correct the discordant ventriculoarterial connection.
- Surgical correction of the defect
- Medication to improve the patient's cardiac function
- Monitoring of the patient's heart rate and rhythm
- Monitoring of the patient's blood pressure
- Monitoring of the patient's oxygen saturation levels
- Regular follow-up visits with the cardiologist
- Regular exercise and physical activity
- Healthy diet and lifestyle changes
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Discordant ventriculoarterial connection - Prevention
Discordant ventriculoarterial connection can be prevented by a prenatal ultrasound to detect any abnormalities in the fetal heart. additionally, it is important to practice healthy lifestyle habits such as avoiding smoking, avoiding alcohol and recreational drugs, and eating a balanced diet.