| Eisenmenger's Syndrome is a septal defect (VSD, PDA, AVSD or rarely ASD) coupled with high blood pressure in the lungs, the passage of blood from the right side of the heart to the left (right to left shunt), an enlarged right ventricle and a bluish discoloration of the skin called cyanosis. Heart surgery is rarely of benefit but symptoms can be improved with medical treatment.
People with Eisenmenger's Syndrome are at risk of getting an infection within the aorta or the heart valves (endocarditis). To help prevent this, they'll need to take antibiotics before certain dental and surgical procedures. |
