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Síndrome del corazón izquierdo hipoplásico - Symptom

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SCIH

Síntomas:

Inicialmente, un recién nacido con corazón izquierdo hipoplásico puede parecer normal. Los síntomas, por lo general, se presentan en las primeras horas de vida, aunque puede tomar hasta algunos días para que se desarrollen y algunos de ellos pueden ser:

  • Piel azulada (cianosis) o de mal color
  • Manos y pies (extremidades) fríos
  • Letargo
  • Pulso débil
  • Mala alimentación y lactancia
  • Latidos cardíacos fuertes
  • Respiración rápida
  • Dificultad respiratoria

En los recién nacidos saludables, la piel azulada se presenta en las manos y en los pies como respuesta al frío (esta reacción se denomina cianosis periférica).

Sin embargo, el color azulado que se observa en el pecho o abdomen, en los labios y en la lengua es anormal (denominado cianosis central) y es un signo de que no hay suficiente oxígeno en la sangre. La cianosis central con frecuencia aumenta con el llanto.

Signos y exámenes:

Un examen físico puede mostrar signos de insuficiencia cardíaca:

  • Frecuencia cardíaca más rápida de lo normal
  • Letargo
  • Hepatomegalia
  • Respiración rápida

Además, el pulso puede estar muy débil en diversas localizaciones (muñeca, ingle y otros lugares). Al auscultar el tórax, generalmente (aunque no siempre) hay ruidos cardíacos anormales.

Los exámenes pueden abarcar:

  • Cateterismo cardíaco
  • ECG
  • Ecocardiografía
  • Radiografía del tórax
  • Reviewed last on: 12/21/2009
  • Kurt R. Schumacher, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Braunwald E, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 8th ed. St. Louis, Mo: WB Saunders; 2007.

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