2007-01-01 17:28:42 · 7 answers · asked by Tara J 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Without treatment, HLHS is fatal, but with intervention within a few days after birth, an infant may survive. A pediatric cardiac surgeon may perform a series of operations or a full heart transplant. In the meantime, the ductus may be kept open to allow blood flow using medication containing prostaglandin. Because these operations are complex and need to be individualized for each patient, a cardiologist must assess all medical and surgical option on a case-by-case basis.
The two methods for treatment of HLHS are transplantation and surgical correction. If corrective surgery is performed instead of a transplant, it may involve the 3-step-Norwood procedure. In the first step (switching the right ventricle in functional position of the absent left ventricle) it allows the right ventricle to continue to pump blood to the whole body, followed by the next two steps (which are nearly identical with the Fontan procedure) to connect the veins which return blood to the heart and pulmonary artery. The Norwood procedure is generally performed within a week of birth, with the next two steps generally being performed within the first two years of life.
2007-01-01 17:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by LadyCatherine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it somewhat is extremely VERY VERY very not likely, yet something is a threat. a toddler is born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome(HLHS), and this is uncommon, and extremely deadly severe complicated heart situation. This heart situation would be taken care of in 3 strategies. a million. purely enable the youngster die 2. heart transplant or 3. a three step surgical treatment, first step carried out presently after delivery an the subsequent at like 2 and then at like 4 or 5. So its not likely you may proceed to exist on your adolescents, through fact its so severe you does not be waiting to get the Oxygen you decide on, without scientific care you may die interior some years, you does not even make it to kindergarten maximum probable. yet like i stated something is a threat, and in case you probably did proceed to exist it can be a miracle
2016-12-11 20:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit this website about hypoplastic left heart syndrom. It will explain everything better than I could.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1353
Also,visit their information on "How To Help Your Kids", as it covers important topics like diet and physical activity.
Take care.
2007-01-01 17:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Mary R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, a heart transplant is not always the only option for HLHS. You will have to discuss the treatment with your doctor, every baby is different.
If you want to find out how other people deal with it, you can visit my web site devoted to my cousin's son, who was born in September with HLHS. There are also groups on MySpace that I am part of that can help with seeing what other people do to deal with it.
http://hometown.aol.com/xbratx0203x/Jackson.html
http://community.livejournal.com/jacksonsheart/
http://www.myspace.com/xbratx
2007-01-02 12:45:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For one thing, she loves the child, that is why she takes care of her. I am sure the child's doctor has explained totally everything that needs to be done for the child. That is what a "real" mom is all about.
2007-01-01 17:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
First of all, you forgot the "e" in Syndrome, and I'd just go to a doctor about it. particularily a heart specialist. Good luck!
2007-01-01 17:33:50 · answer #6 · answered by Suzy Suzee Sue 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Ht transplant is the only treatment
2007-01-02 02:07:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋