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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Also called: Underdeveloped Left Ventricle Syndrome, Left Heart Hypoplasia, HLHS

- Summary
- About HLHS
- HLHS baby appearance
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Hypoplastic right heart
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Fred Weiss, M.D., FAAP, FACC
Larry W. Stephenson, M.D., FACC, FCCP, FACS

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Signs and symptoms of HLHS

Infants may appear healthy at birth, but signs of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) soon become apparent after the ductus arteriosus closes. These signs include:

Cyanosis (a blue tint to the skin, lips, fingernails and other areas of the body as a result of the lack of oxygen-rich blood to the body)
Heart murmur
Enlargement of the heart (as seen in an echocardiogram)
Noticeably troubled breathing
Apparent weakness
Inability to feed normally
Cold extremities

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Review Date: 04-13-2007

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