1. Anna Dominique Adul AAPD2A Heart Problems Among Children

2. Tetralogy of Fallot Tetralogy of Fallot(fuh-LOE) is a rare condition caused by the combination of four heart defects that are present at birth. These defects, which affect the structure of the heart, cause oxygen-poor blood to flow out of the heart and into the rest of the body. Infants and children with tetralogy of Fallot usually have blue-tinged skin because their blood doesn't carry enough oxygen. Tetralogy of Fallot is often diagnosed during infancy or soon after. However, tetralogy of Fallot may not be detected until later in life, depending on the severity of the defects and symptoms. With early diagnosis followed by appropriate treatment, most children with tetralogy of Fallot live relatively normal lives, though they'll need regular medical care and may have restrictions on exercise.

5. Shortness of breath and rapid breathing, especially during feeding

6. Loss of consciousness (fainting)

7. Clubbing of fingers and toes

8. Poor weight gain

9. Tiring easily during play

10. Irritability

11. Prolonged crying

16. Maternal alcoholism

17. Poor nutrition

18. A mother older than 40

19. A parent with tetralogy of Fallot

21. Blood test

22. Oxygen level measurement (pulse oximetry

23. Echocardiography

24. Electrocardiogram

29. Sweating with crying or play

30. Persistent fast breathing or breathlessness

31. Easy tiring

32. Rapid heart rate

33. Frequent lung infections

35. Is not gaining weight

36. Becomes breathless when eating or crying

37. Always breathes rapidly or is short of breath

39. Causes A patent ductusarteriosus that doesn't close on its own is more common in premature babies, but rare in infants born at full term. As a baby develops in the womb, a vascular connection (ductusarteriosus) between two major blood vessels leading from the heart — the aorta and pulmonary artery — is a normal and necessary part of your baby's blood circulation while in the womb. But, this connection is supposed to close within two or three days after birth once the newborn's heart adapts to life outside the womb. In premature infants, the connection often closes on its own within a few weeks of birth. But if it remains open, it's referred to as a patent ductusarteriosus. The abnormal opening causes too much blood to circulate to the lungs and heart. If not treated, the blood pressure in the lungs may increase (pulmonary hypertension) and the heart may weaken. Congenital heart defects arise from problems early in the heart's development — but there's often no clear cause. Genetics and environmental factors may play a role.

41. Having other heart defects

42. Family history and other genetic conditions

43. Rubella infection during pregnancy

44. Poorly controlled diabetes during pregnancy

46. Heart failure

47. An infection of the heart (endocarditis)

49. Chest X-ray

50. Electrocardiogram (ECG

51. Cardiac catheterization

53. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

54. Open-heart surgery

55. Catheter procedures

57. Eat a balanced diet. Include a vitamin supplement that contains folic acid. Also, limit caffeine.

58. Exercise regularly. Work with your doctor to develop an exercise plan that's right for you.

59. Avoid risks. These include harmful substances such as alcohol, cigarettes and illegal drugs. Also, avoid X-rays, hot tubs and saunas.

60. Avoid infections. Be sure you are up to date on all of your vaccinations before becoming pregnant. Certain types of infections can be harmful to a developing baby.

61. Keep diabetes under control. If you have diabetes, work with your doctor to be sure it's well controlled before and after getting pregnant.