Partial atrioventricular canal

Overview

A type of congenital heart defect involving and abnormal opening between the heart chambers and defective valves that control blood flow in the heart. The partial form of the condition involves only the two upper heart chambers. Symptoms are determined by the severity of the defect. Often symptoms do not become apparent until later in life.

Symptoms

* Asymptomatic * Enlarged heart * Abnormal heart rhythm * Fatigue * Weakness * Persistent cough * Wheezing * Leg swelling * Fluid retention * Bluish lips * Bluish skin * Poor weight gain * Poor appetite * Breathing difficulty

Diagnosis

* Colon & Rectal Cancer Testing - Colorectal Cancer Tests - Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests * High Blood Pressure Testing - Blood Pressure Tests - Blood Pressure Monitors - Heart Tests * Heart Health Testing: - Heart Rate Monitors - Irregular Heartbeat Detection - Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Cholesterol Tests

Treatment

The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Partial atrioventricular canal includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans. * Heart surgery