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Diseases » Patent foramen ovale » Glossary

Glossary for Patent foramen ovale

Atelosteogenesis, type 2: A very rare inherited skeletal disorder involving the bone and cartilage and resulting in various bone abnormalities.
Atrial Septal Defect: An abnormal connection between the 2 atria, or upper chambers of the heart
Chromosome 17, deletion 17q23 q24: A rare chromosomal disorder involving deletion of genetic material from the long arm of chromosome 17. The type and severity of symptoms are determined by the amount and location of the lost genetic material.
Collins-Pope syndrome: A very rare syndrome characterized by a dislocated hip, increased finger flexibility and facial anomalies.
Cyanosis: Blueness or purple coloring of skin.
Mephenytoin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Mephenytoin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Patent ductus arteriosus: Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart defect wherein a child's ductus arteriosus fails to close after birth.
Phenytoin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Phenytoin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Right pulmonary artery, anomalous origin of, familial: A heart anomaly involving various heart blood vessel abnormalities.
Timothy syndrome: A rare syndrome characterized by webbed fingers and a heart defect. Most affected individuals die during early childhood or infancy.
Valproic Acid - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Valproic Acid during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Ventricular septal defect: An abnormal connection between the 2 lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart.