Pulmonary artery- isolated unilateral absence of (Isolated UAPA)
Overview
A very rare malformation where either the right or left pulmonary artery is missing and there are no other heart abnormalities. The severity of the condition is variable with some infants being severely affected while others are asymptomatic for decades.
Symptoms
* Small lung lobe * Enlarged bronchial arteries * Infant congestive heart failure * Infant pulmonary hypertension * Asymptomatic * Frequent lung infection * Dyspnea * Reduced exercise tolerance * Hemoptysis
Diagnosis
* High Blood Pressure: Home Testing * Home Blood Pressure Tests * Home Blood Pressure Monitors * Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: * Heart Rate Monitors * Irregular Heartbeat Detection * Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) * Home Cholesterol Tests * Home Lung Function Tests