Eisenmenger Syndrome
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| Name: Eisenmenger Syndrome |
| Also known as: |
| Failure of an artery near the heart that bypasses the lungs before birth, to close immediately after birth. |
Causes of Eisenmenger Syndrome
Developmental abnormality. |
Symptoms of Eisenmenger Syndrome
Patent ductus arteriosus causes abnormal blood flow in the lungs and heart, and high blood pressure in the lungs (cor pulmonary see separate entry). |
Tests for Eisenmenger Syndrome
A machinery like murmur can be heard, ECG (electrocardiograph), echocardiogram (ultrasound of heart), and cardiac catheterize (passing a pressure measuring tube through an artery or vein into the heart) are all abnormal. |
Treatment for Eisenmenger Syndrome
Medication (indomethacin) is sometimes successful, but surgery is often needed to close the ductus arteriosus.
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Complications of Eisenmenger Syndrome of its treatment
Permanent lung or heart damage. |
Likely Outcome of Eisenmenger Syndrome
Good results from treatment. Fatal if untreated. |
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