May 30, 2011
What is Ebstein’s Anomaly? Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare defect of the heart typically present from birth (congenital). In a patient with Ebstein’s anomaly, the tricuspid […]
May 30, 2011
What is Transposition of the Great Arteries? Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) occurs when an infant is born with the two main arteries carrying blood […]
May 30, 2011
What is Transposition of the Great Vessels? Transposition of the great vessels (TGV) is a rare heart defect that is typically present at birth. In transposition […]
May 27, 2011
What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a complicated and uncommon heart defect present at birth (congenital). In hypoplastic left heart […]
May 24, 2011
What is Tetralogy of Fallot? Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a rare disorder characterized by the combination of four separate heart defects present at birth. Tetralogy […]
May 24, 2011
What is Atrial Septal Defect? Atrial septal defect (ASD) is an irregular hole in the septum, or wall, that divides the left and right atria. It […]
May 17, 2011
What is Gastroschisis? Imagine discovering through an ultrasound that your unborn child’s intestine is floating outside their body, instead of inside where it should be. It’s […]
January 22, 2011
Congenital birth defects are among the most severe side effects associated with the use of SSRI Antidepressants such as Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), Lexapro […]
January 22, 2011
Congenital birth defects are many of the most severe side effects associated with the use of SSRI Antidepressants such as Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), […]