(Q25.5) Atresia of pulmonary artery
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Diagnosis atresia of pulmonary artery is diagnosed Men are 3.43% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis atresia of pulmonary artery
6 191 (1.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis atresia of pulmonary artery
5 439 (1.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease atresia of pulmonary artery - Men and Women aged 0
Disease Features atresia of pulmonary artery
Atresia of pulmonary artery - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - atresia of pulmonary artery
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Chest X-Ray
- Echocardiography
- CT Scan
- MRI Scan
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Pulmonary Angiography
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Medication to control the symptoms
- Surgery to reconstruct the pulmonary artery
- Monitoring of patient's blood pressure
- Regular check-ups of the heart
- Regular monitoring of the oxygen levels
- Regular monitoring of the patient's activity level
- Regular monitoring of the patient's diet
- Regular exercise to maintain the patient's fitness level
- Regular assessment of the patient's breathing
- Regular assessment of the patient's lung function
- Regular assessment of the patient's overall health
Atresia of pulmonary artery - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease atresia of pulmonary artery
Cyanosis
(Bluish skin, Blue skin, Blue discoloration, Blue tint, Blue hue, Bluish tinge, Cyanotic discoloration, Cyanotic hue, Cyanotic tint, Cyanotic skin, Blue-tinged skin)
Cyanosis is a medical symptom characterized by a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. It is most commonly seen around the lips, fingers, and toes, and can range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Early signs may include a faint bluish t...
Dyspnea
(Shortness of breath, Labored breathing, Breathlessness, Air hunger, Difficulty breathing, Gasping, Panting, Wheezing, Tightness in chest, Suffocating feeling)
Dyspnea is a feeling of breathlessness or difficulty breathing. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors, such as asthma, COPD, heart failure, or anemia. Symptoms of dyspnea may include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, and rapid breathing. Dyspnea can...