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Fetal cerebrovascular physiology and oxygen deliveryOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Congenital heart disease refers to a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by a structural heart defect at birth. The incidence of moderate to sever congenital heart disease is estimated to be 6/1000 live births, based on 62 studies from different countries. Prior to the early 1980s, it was uncommon for children with complex congenital heart malformation to survive into later childhood. The simul- taneous advances in congenital cardiac surgery, echocardiography, and intensive care were coupled with the availability of prostaglandin and the developing of interventional cardiology. Together these factors resulted in a dramatic fall in the surgical mortality. The impact of congenital heart disease on neuro-development has along standing concern. Multiple studies have identified that infants with congenital heart disease, particularly those who require cardiac surgery are at risk for incidence of academic difficulties, behavioral abnormalities, fine and gross motor delays, problems with visual-motor integration, speech delays, inattention and hyperactivity. At the end of my research is recommended to reduce the impact of congenital heart disease on the nervous system development by: • Early diagnosis of congenital heart disease. • Modulation of surgical techniques.