Eisenmenger's syndrome
Eisenmenger's Syndrome
Eisenmenger's Syndrome (pronounced: eye-zen-meng-erz sin-drome) is a medical condition that affects the heart and lungs. It is named after the Austrian physician Victor Eisenmenger, who first described the condition in 1897.
Etymology
The term "Eisenmenger's Syndrome" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Dr. Victor Eisenmenger. The word "syndrome" comes from the Greek "σύνδρομον" (sýndromon), meaning "concurrence of symptoms," or "running together."
Definition
Eisenmenger's Syndrome is a type of congenital heart disease where a long-standing left-to-right cardiac shunt caused by a ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), or patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) leads to pulmonary hypertension and eventual reversal of the shunt into a right-to-left shunt.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Eisenmenger's Syndrome may include cyanosis (bluish coloration of the skin due to low oxygen levels), dyspnea (shortness of breath), fatigue, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Eisenmenger's Syndrome typically involves echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart.
Treatment
Treatment options for Eisenmenger's Syndrome may include medication, oxygen therapy, and in severe cases, heart-lung transplant.
Prognosis
The prognosis for Eisenmenger's Syndrome varies depending on the severity of the condition and the individual's overall health. It is a serious condition that requires lifelong management and care.
See Also
- Congenital heart disease
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Ventricular septal defect
- Atrial septal defect
- Patent ductus arteriosus
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eisenmenger's syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Eisenmenger's syndrome
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