The following features are indicative of Congenital heart block:
chest pain
dizziness
feeling faint
tiredness
heart palpitations
fatigue quickly
difficulty breathing
It is possible that Congenital heart block shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Congenital heart block
The following are the most common causes of Congenital heart block:
left atrial isomerism
atrioventricular septal defect
levo transposition of the great arteries
complete interruption of transmission of electrical signals across the heart
Risk Factors for Congenital heart block
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Congenital heart block:
loss of bone density
diabetes
hypertension
cataract
intrauterine growth retardation
adrenal suppression
lupus
autoimmune disease
parents with congenital heart disorders
Prevention of Congenital heart block
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Congenital heart block. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
use intravenous immunoglobulin
Occurrence of Congenital heart block
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Congenital heart block cases seen each year worldwide:
Very rare between 1K - 10K cases
Common Age Group
Congenital heart block most commonly occurs in the following age group:
At birth
Common Gender
Congenital heart block can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Congenital heart block
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Congenital heart block:
Fetal echocardiography: To diagnose the blockage of heart
Complications of Congenital heart block if untreated
Yes, Congenital heart block causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Congenital heart block is left untreated:
heart rhythm problems
heart attack
Procedures for Treatment of Congenital heart block
The following procedures are used to treat Congenital heart block:
Surgery: A permanent or temporary pacemaker is inserted in some cases by surgical procedures
Patient Support for Treatment of Congenital heart block
The following actions may help Congenital heart block patients:
Join patient support groups: Helps in coping the disease
Time for Treatment of Congenital heart block
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Congenital heart block to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
Disease cannot be treated but only maintained or effects reduced
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Congenital heart block.
