Living with Hypoplastic right heart syndrome
A heart condition present from birth in which the right side of the heart is underdeveloped, leading to low blood oxygen.
Understanding Hypoplastic right heart syndrome
The structures on the right side of the heart are underdeveloped. These are the tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary valve, and pulmonary artery. It is commonly seen with an atrial septal defect. The right side cannot give enough blood flow to the body, causing low oxygen and bluish skin (cyanosis). It differs from hypoplastic left heart syndrome. It is seen in newborns.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition. Its summary describes:
- Low blood oxygen
- Bluish skin color (cyanosis)
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include heart and blood vessel specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Conquering CHD may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Heart and blood vessel specialists (cardiologists)
- Expert care
- Expert lists: Conquering CHD
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Conquering CHD
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: pseudotruncus arteriosus; right hypoplastic heart syndrome
Patient organizations
- Conquering CHDHypoplastic right heart syndrome · United States
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