
Fetal Circulation - American Heart Association
Sep 18, 2023 · The oxygen-rich blood that enters the fetus passes through the fetal liver and enters the right side of the heart. Blood coming back from the fetus also enters the right atrium …
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) - American Heart Association
The ductus arteriosus is a normal fetal artery connecting the aorta and the main lung artery (pulmonary artery). The ductus allows blood to detour away from the lungs before birth.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) - American Heart Association
It's a normal fetal opening that allows blood to detour away from the lungs before birth. After birth, the opening is no longer needed and usually closes or becomes very small within several …
Neonatal Resuscitation Algorithm Antenatal counseling Team briefing and equipment check
How the Healthy Heart Works - American Heart Association
May 14, 2018 · The valves open and close to let the blood flow in only one direction. Congenital defects may involve a valve, a chamber, the septum, an artery or blood flow issues.
Common Types of Heart Defects - American Heart Association
Mar 22, 2022 · When valves, chambers, arteries and veins are malformed, this circulation pattern can be impaired. Congenital heart defects are malformations that are present at birth.
Heart Valves and Circulation - American Heart Association
May 23, 2024 · To fully understand your valve condition or the problems you or your loved one may be facing, it helps to understand the basics of heart valves and circulation.
The goal of perimortem cesarean delivery is to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. Ideally, perform perimortem cesarean delivery in 5 minutes, depending on provider resources and skill …
Pharmacological Management of Cardiac Arrhythmias in the Fetal …
Feb 5, 2024 · Fetal arrhythmias can be treated with antiarrhythmic drug therapy to restore normal fetal heart rate, prevent/reverse fetal heart failure, and avoid premature delivery and its …
Congenital Heart Defects - American Heart Association
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities of the heart structure or function that are present at birth. They can include heart valve defects, atrial and ventricular septa defects, stenosis, heart …