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(Q20.4) Double inlet ventricle
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382 485 in individuals diagnosis double inlet ventricle confirmed
12 011 deaths with diagnosis double inlet ventricle
3% mortality rate associated with the disease double inlet ventricle
Diagnosis double inlet ventricle is diagnosed Men are 27.35% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis double inlet ventricle
7 130 (2.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis double inlet ventricle
4 881 (3.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease double inlet ventricle - 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 double inlet ventricle
Absence or low individual and public risk
Double inlet ventricle - what does this mean
Double inlet ventricle is a congenital heart defect in which the two ventricles are connected to both the right and left atrium, resulting in a single atrioventricular valve and a single large chamber instead of the normal two separate ventricles. this leads to a mix of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood and can cause heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other serious complications.
What happens during the disease - double inlet ventricle
Double inlet ventricle is a congenital heart defect in which the heart has two left or two right ventricles and two atrioventricular valves. it is caused by abnormal development of the heart during the early stages of fetal development, leading to improper formation of the heart chambers and the valves. this results in the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood, leading to inadequate oxygenation of the body's tissues.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Echocardiogram
- Chest X-ray
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac MRI
- Computed tomography (CT) scan
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To improve the flow of blood through the heart and to the lungs.
- Surgery to create a connection between the two ventricles and the two atria.
- Surgery to create a connection between the pulmonary artery and the aorta.
- Surgery to close the abnormal connection between the right ventricle and the right atrium.
- Surgery to close the abnormal connection between the left ventricle and the left atrium.
- Medication to reduce the amount of fluid in the lungs.
- Medication to reduce the risk of abnormal heart rhythms.
- Medication to reduce the risk of infection.
- Regular monitoring of the heart and lungs.
- Regular exercise to improve the heart and lung function.
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Double inlet ventricle - Prevention
Double inlet ventricle is a congenital heart defect that can be prevented by avoiding alcohol and smoking during pregnancy, as well as maintaining good prenatal care and nutrition. additionally, it is important to be aware of any family history of the condition, as it can be genetic.