Aortopulmonary septal defect
Aortopulmonary Septal Defect
Aortopulmonary septal defect (pronunciation: ay-or-toh-puhl-muh-nair-ee sep-tuhl dee-fekt) is a rare congenital heart defect that involves the formation of an abnormal communication between the aorta and the pulmonary artery.
Etymology
The term "aortopulmonary" is derived from "aorta", the main artery that carries blood away from the heart to the rest of the body, and "pulmonary", relating to the lungs. "Septal defect" refers to a hole in the septum, the wall that separates the left and right sides of the heart.
Definition
An aortopulmonary septal defect is a condition where there is a hole between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. This allows oxygen-rich blood from the aorta to mix with oxygen-poor blood from the pulmonary artery, which can lead to various health problems.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an aortopulmonary septal defect may include shortness of breath, fatigue, heart murmur, and cyanosis (a bluish coloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of an aortopulmonary septal defect typically involves echocardiography, a type of ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of the heart's structure and function.
Treatment
Treatment for an aortopulmonary septal defect usually involves surgery to close the hole between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. This can often improve symptoms and prevent complications.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aortopulmonary septal defect
- Wikipedia's article - Aortopulmonary septal defect
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