Classification of Congenital Heart Diseases Congenital Heart disorders were formerly classified as either cyanotic and acyanotic heart diseases. Cyanotic heart diseases occur when deoxygenated blood is shunted from the venous...
Disorders with Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow Obstruction to pulmonary blood flow decreases the flow of the blood in the pulmonary circulation. Because of the obstruction present, pressure of the right...
Encephalocele, sometimes known by the Latin name cranium bifidum, is a neural tube defect characterized by sac-like protrusions of the brain and the membranes that cover it through openings...
Anencephaly is the absence of a large part of the brain and the skull. It is also called Aprosencephaly with open cranium. It is one of the most common neural...
Definition Muscular dystrophy is a collective term denoting a group of genetic disorders that results to the progressive degeneration of the skeletal muscles. Individuals affected with this disorder apparently lack...
Estimates in Pregnancy A good preparation for the upcoming labor and delivery prevents life threatening risks to the mother and the baby. To have an idea when the estimated date...
Neonatal Immune System Adaptation Processes Neonates’ WBC responds slowly and inefficiently when the body is invaded with microorganisms. This is due to the immaturity of the hypothalamus and inflammatory responses....
Torticollis Definition Torticollis literally means “wry neck”. It comes from the term tortus meaning twisted and collum denoting to neck. Infants born with this deformity has a twisted neck (congenital...
Difference between Adult and Fetal Circulation Criteria Adult Circulation Fetal Circulation Artery Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart Carries Non-oxygenated blood away from the fetal heart Veins Carries non-oxygenated...
Maple Syrup Urine Disease Definition Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare inherited disorder where the body cannot break down certain parts of protein. The urine of the child...
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