Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease are frequently reported in individuals with Chromosome 8p Disorders.
Understanding Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Heart Disease, also known as Congenital Heart Defects, refers to one or more structural conditions present in the heart at birth.
There are various types of congenital heart disease, and an individual may have more than one defect. The severity can range from no symptoms or mild symptoms that don’t require treatment to serious conditions that require surgical intervention.Â
8p Hero Insights
Commonly reported congenital heart diseases (CHD) in 8p Heroes include: Atrial Septal Defects, Ventricular Septal Defects, Pulmonary Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Less commonly reported CHDs include: Dextraposition of the Great Arteries, Double Outlet Right Ventricle, Hypoplastic Right Heart, Coarctation of the Aorta, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Ascending Aorta Dilation, Mitral Valve Prolapse, and an Enlarged Heart.
Congenital heart disease in 8p Heroes with an inversion/duplication/deletion tends to be minor and often resolves spontaneously, in contrast to 8p Heroes with a deletion, where the conditions may require more attention.
Management and Care Recommendations
8p Hero’s should receive an Echocardiogram to assess for congenital heart disease.Â
If abnormalities are found they should be referred to a cardiologist.Â
