One example of a CHD can be classified as a heart valve defect in which the valves located inside the heart may become too compact and/or leak due to abnormal blood flow. This defect puts pressure on the heart which can cause chest pain or fatigue. Based on the defect the heart can heal on its own over time or treatment such as medication, pacemakers, or surgery can resolve the problem. Another defect of CHD is cyanosis, where the main symptom is discoloration around the mouth and fingertips caused by deoxygenated red blood cells. In CHD, other symptoms such as systolic murmur, loud abnormal heart sound, high blood pressure, or poor femoral pulse require a referral to a
One example of a CHD can be classified as a heart valve defect in which the valves located inside the heart may become too compact and/or leak due to abnormal blood flow. This defect puts pressure on the heart which can cause chest pain or fatigue. Based on the defect the heart can heal on its own over time or treatment such as medication, pacemakers, or surgery can resolve the problem. Another defect of CHD is cyanosis, where the main symptom is discoloration around the mouth and fingertips caused by deoxygenated red blood cells. In CHD, other symptoms such as systolic murmur, loud abnormal heart sound, high blood pressure, or poor femoral pulse require a referral to a