(Q20.8) Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections

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382 485 in individuals diagnosis other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections confirmed
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12 011 deaths with diagnosis other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections
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3% mortality rate associated with the disease other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections

Diagnosis other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections is diagnosed Men are 27.35% more likely than Women

243 543

Men receive the diagnosis other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections

7 130 (2.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections

4 881 (3.5 %)

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Risk Group for the Disease other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections - Men and Women aged 0

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-69, 75-89
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 70-74, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 80-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-79

Disease Features other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections - what does this mean

Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections occur when the heart fails to form properly during fetal development, resulting in abnormal connections between the heart’s chambers and vessels, or in abnormal shapes and sizes of the chambers. this can lead to a variety of cardiac problems, including obstruction of blood flow, arrhythmias, and heart failure.

What happens during the disease - other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections

Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections is a condition in which there is an abnormal formation of the heart chambers and the connections between them. this is due to the abnormal development of the heart during fetal development, which can be caused by genetic or environmental factors. this can lead to compromised cardiac function, increased risk of arrhythmias, and other cardiac complications.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

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Treatment and Medical Assistance

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19 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections - Prevention

The best way to prevent other congenital malformations of cardiac chambers and connections is to ensure pregnant women receive regular prenatal care. this should include tests such as ultrasound scans and fetal echocardiograms to detect any potential malformations early on in the pregnancy, allowing for appropriate interventions and treatments to be put in place.