Congenital Heart Defects - Glossary
Glossary
Aortic stenosis: Narrowing of the aortic valve.Atrial Septal Defect: Hole in the wall separating the two upper chambers of the heart.
Coarctation of aorta: Congenital narrowing of a segment of the aorta that impedes blood flow to the lower part of the body.
Congenital: Congenital is a term, which denotes Acquired by birth.
Cyanosis: Blue colored skin caused by too little oxygen in the blood.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A heart defect in which a fetal structure remains open, causing excess blood flow through the lungs.
Pulmonary Stenosis: Obstruction of the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs.
Ventricular Septal Defect: Hole in the wall separating the bottom chambers of the heart or ventricles.
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