Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction
Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction (RVOTO) represents a variety of disorders and is usually found as a part of a tetralogy of Fallot, Williams syndrome, Noonan syndrome or in conjunction with an ASD. Babies with an RVOTO experience a blockage or obstruction in the right ventricular outflow tract. Pulmonary atresia and pulmonary valve stenosis are two
Read MorePersistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in Newborns (PPHN) occurs when a baby’s circulation system fails to transition from the way it operated in the uterus to how it needs to perform after birth. In the womb, a baby’s circulation bypasses the lungs when oxygen travels through the umbilical cord to the baby’s body through a blood vessel
Read MoreHypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare congenital defect in which the left side of the heart is incompletely developed (hypoplastic). In an unaffected heart, low-oxygen blood is pumped by the right side of the heart to the lungs. It is then oxygenated and pumped back through the left side of the heart to
Read MoreDouble Outlet Right Ventricle
Double Outlet of the Right Ventricle (DORV) is a congenital (present at birth) defect that occurs when both great arteries connect to the right ventricle. Arteries are the large blood vessels that are connected to the heart; normally, one artery brings low-oxygen blood from the heart to the lungs to be re-oxygenated and one carries
Read MoreCardiovascular Malformations
Cardiovascular malformations are defects of the heart or blood vessels, primarily the largest blood vessels called arteries. These defects can occur in the aorta, the ventricles, atriums, any of the arteries or in combination with each other. Typically, congenital (present at birth) heart defects are diagnosed soon after birth. Causes Anti-depressants: The maternal use of certain
Read MoreAtrial Septal Defect
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the wall that separates the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. It is a congenital (present at birth) defect that, if small, may close on its own in infancy or early childhood. A large or persistent ASD can damage the heart and lungs. This occurs
Read MoreTruvada and Bone Injuries
Pharmaceutical companies are expected to provide patients with safe and effective medication to treat or prevent disease. However, there is a conflict of interest when profit takes precedence over a patient’s welfare. There are checks and balances at each drug development stage to ensure safety for the potential patient. Research and clinical trials are monitored
Read MoreAbout Gadolinium
Gadolinium is a chemical element carrying the atomic number 64 and the atomic symbol Gd. Belonging to a group of elements in the periodic table called Lanthanides, the chemical is a rare earth element typically used in microwave applications, color TV tubes, synthetic gemstones, compact discs, and computer memory. This chemical element is widely used
Read MoreFosamax Label Change to Add Warning for Femur Fractures
This has been a long time coming! I have been actively involved in Fosamax litigation since 2006 and have lectured at numerous seminars on the subject. Back then, it was just osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) on the radar. But soon after, a deeper, more ominous danger began to surface through internal Merck documents.
Read MoreZostavax
Zostavax (zoster live vaccine) is a vaccine to help prevent shingles. It was the only vaccine on the marketing until 2017. However, for ten years, 36,000 people reported autoimmune and infectious diseases after receiving the vaccine. About Zostavax Zostavax vaccinates against shingles. Shingles are the same virus that causes chickenpox. Whereas chickenpox affects the younger
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