Congenital Heart Disease Treatment in Sun City, Glendale, & Peoria, AZ
Congenital Heart Disease Treatment
The best way to avoid complications from heart disease is to raise congenital heart disease awareness and encourage patients to get screened or tested for signs of heart disease. At Cardiac Solutions, we have an experienced team of cardiologists who specialize in diagnosing and treating adult congenital heart disease in Sun City, Glendale, and Peoria, AZ. Call us today to schedule a consultation for testing for a congenital heart disease diagnosis.
What Is Congenital Heart Disease?
Congenital heart disease is a cardiovascular condition that occurs before birth. These problems range in severity but prevent normal blood flow through the heart. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing health complications and death. Adult congenital heart disease is a condition that you are born with that affects the structure of the heart and impacts blood flow.
Types of Congenital Heart Disease
There are a few different types of adult congenital heart disease. The most common types are:
- Blood vessel defects – This type of congenital heart disease can occur if your blood vessels are too narrow. This causes your heart to work harder and experience more stress. The most common defects include aortic coarctation, patent ductus arteriosus, pulmonary artery stenosis, anomalous pulmonary venous return, and transposition of the great arteries.
- Heart valve defects – These occur if your heart valves do not close properly, are too narrow, completely closed, or are misshapen. The most common defects are Bicuspid aortic valve disease, Einstein’s anomaly, and mitral valve prolapse.
- Septal defects – This type occurs if you have a hole or holes in the tissue walls between your heart chambers. This causes oxygen-rich blood to mix with oxygen-poor blood. The most common defects are atrial septal defect, patent foramen ovale, and ventricular septal defect.
Understanding Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Being aware of the symptoms and causes of congenital heart disease in adults can help you get treatment before the condition progresses to the point that it affects your quality of life or shortens your lifespan. Congenital heart disease can affect adults of all races, ages, and sexes, and some people do not show symptoms until they are an adult. Whether you receive a diagnosis of congenital heart disease as a child or an adult, you will need to be proactive about maintaining your medical care and healthy lifestyle habits and receive regular treatment and monitoring to prevent complications. Adult congenital heart disease can affect your blood vessels, heart chambers, and heart valves. Adult congenital heart disease can be inherited or genetic.
Congenital Heart Disease Symptoms
Recognizing symptoms of congenital heart disease can help you get early screening, diagnosis, and treatment and avoid complications. The most common signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease are:
- Dizziness and disorientation
- Fatigue
- Blue skin, fingernails, or lips
- Difficulty participating in physical activity due to exhaustion or breathing issues
- Heart murmur or heart palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling in the hands, feet, or ankles
Getting a Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis
If you have a family history of congenital heart disease or have noticed any symptoms of congenital heart disease, you should make an appointment with our cardiologists. Early detection and treatment are key to preventing future health issues and complications. We will perform a comprehensive physical examination and run diagnostic testing to determine if you have the condition and assess its severity. We may recommend cardiac catheterization, a chest x-ray, an echocardiogram, an electrocardiogram, an exercise stress test, a heart MRI or heart CT scan, or a transesophageal echocardiogram.
Congenital Heart Disease Treatment Options
Your congenital heart disease treatment options depend on the number of heart defects you have, the type of adult congenital heart disease you have, the severity of the disease, and your age. We recommend a combination of lifestyle changes, dietary changes, disease management, and disease treatment options, as well as regular check-ups to monitor your condition. Treatment options may include:
- Medications
- An implantable heart device
- Cardiac catheterization
- Cardiac surgery
Personalized Treatment Plan
We offer highly personalized and individualized treatment plans. Our goal is to address existing symptoms, help you avoid pain and discomfort, improve your overall health and quality of life, and reduce your risk of complications or related health conditions. If you have a family history or risk of congenital heart disease, we will recommend regular examinations and screenings to monitor your health. We will also recommend lifestyle changes to improve your health and reduce your risk of complications.
Why Choose Cardiac Solutions
At Cardiac Solutions, we have a team of experienced cardiologists who specialize in diagnostic testing, evaluation, management, and treatment of cardiac conditions. We offer comprehensive testing and evaluation, as well as highly personalized treatment and management plans. Our cardiologists specialize in surgical and nonsurgical procedures, including coronary angiograms, right and left heart catheterization, stenting, pacemaker installation, and structural heart repair options. Our goal is to improve your overall health and wellness and prolong your lifespan by reducing your risk of dangerous complications and diseases. We offer cardiac services throughout the Southwest Valley, including Glendale, AZ and Peoria, AZ.
Contact Cardiac Solutions Today for Heart Disease Treatment
Call us today or contact us online to learn more about our adult congenital heart disease treatment options in Glendale, Peoria, or Sun City, AZ. We specialize in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, structural heart disease, and adult congenital heart disease.
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