Causes And Complications Linked To DiGeorge Syndrome

Heart Defects

There are a number of heart defects related to DiGeorge syndrome that can cause an insufficient supply of properly oxygenated blood. One defect might involve a hole between the heart's lower chambers, otherwise known as a ventricular septal defect. There may also be one large vessel that leads out of the heart instead of two, which leads to improper blood flow throughout the body. It's also possible patients will have a combination of four abnormal structures in the heart. In addition to heart defects, there may be other abnormalities of the cardiovascular system found in the aortic arch, semilunar valves, infundibular septum, and pulmonary arteries. These abnormalities can make surgical correction complicated.

Get to know more complications of DiGeorge syndrome now.