- cardiac (heart) arrhythmia
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abnormal rhythm of the heart beat. Fetal cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed before birth by an ultrasound exam of the pregnant mother.
See also Cardiology; Cardiovascular-thoracic surgery; Critical care (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit); Institute for Fetal Health
- congenital heart disease
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a heart problem present at birth, caused by improper development of the heart during fetal development. Fetal diagnosis of heart disease can be made before birth by ultrasound examination.
See also Atrial septal defect; Cardiology; Cardiovascular-thoracic surgery; Coarctation of the aorta; Hypoplastic left heart syndrome; Institute for Fetal Health; Neonatology (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit); Patent ductus arteriosus; Ventricular septal defect
- heart failure and cardiomyopathy
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a history and physical examination that suggests that the child's heart is unable to meet the body's demands either at rest or with exertion
See also Cardiology; Cardiovascular-thoracic surgery; Jonathan's new heart (video)