Medicine:Pulmonic stenosis
| Pulmonic stenosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Pulmonary stenosis |
| Specialty | Cardiology |
Pulmonic stenosis, is a dynamic or fixed obstruction of flow from the right ventricle of the heart to the pulmonary artery. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood.
Signs and symptoms
Some individuals with mild PS may not experience any symptoms. Mild PS is generally a benign condition that requires regular cardiac follow-up but no specific therapy.
However, there can be symptomatic cases. For example, a systolic ejection murmur, often accompanied by or without a systolic click, can be heard with a stethoscope. Patients may also feel tired easily (especially during physical activity), breathing difficulties (particularly during exertion), discomfort in the chest and lungs, and some individuals may also experience fainting episodes. In severe cases, patients may experience bluish or greyish skin due to low oxygen levels, especially in babies with critical PS.[1][2]
Cause
Pathophysiology
Treatment
References
- Ren (Jul. 15, 2009). Pulmonic Stenosis. eMedicine Specialties > Cardiology > Valvular Heart Disease.
- Hockenberry, M. J., & Wilson, D. (2009). Wong's essentials of pediatric nursing. (8 ed., Vol. 1, p. 872). St. Louis, Missouri: Mosby.
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