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Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

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Congenital heart disease is referred to one or more problems with the heart structure that are present at birth. These abnormalities happened when the heart or blood vessels don't form correctly in utero. A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart that a child is born with. Serious congenital heart defects usually are noticed soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Types of Congenital Heart Disease- Patent ductus arteriosus Atrial septal defect Ventricular septal defect Atrioventricular canal
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  Too much inflammation from COVID-19 infection can further harm the heart and disrupt the electrical signals that help it to beat properly. This can also reduce the heart's pumping ability and either lead to an abnormal heart rhythm or worsen an existing rhythm problem. Coronavirus can cause dangerous inflammation in the heart or myocarditis, which prevents the heart from doing its job effectively. It is becoming increasingly clear that the coronavirus can cause a dramatic increase in blood clots throughout the body. Blood clots can happen when your blood forms gel-like clumps. Lack of oxygen Myocarditis Stress cardiomyopathy