Double discordia
Overview
Double discordia (medical condition): A rare birth disorder where the right atrium is connected to the left ventricle and vice versa. The position of the heart ventricles is also inverted which allows normal blood oxygenation. Symptoms generally only occur later in life or if other heart defects are present which is usually the case. Double discordia: Another name for Ventriculo-arterial discordance, isolated (or close medical condition association).
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Ventriculo-arterial discordance, isolated includes the 11 symptoms listed below: * Cyanosis * Tachycardia * Hepatomegaly * Tachypnoea * Heart murmur * Diaphoresis * Failure to thrive * Abnormal heart rhythm * Tricuspid valve regurgitation * Congestive heart failure * Impaired right ventricular function
Causes
* Abnormal heart rhythm * Congestive heart failure * Cyanosis * Diaphoresis * Failure to thrive * Heart murmur * Hepatomegaly * Tachycardia * Tachypnoea
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Ventriculo-arterial discordance, isolated: * High Blood Pressure: Home Testing o Home Blood Pressure Tests o Home Blood Pressure Monitors o Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: o Heart Rate Monitors o Irregular Heartbeat Detection o Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) o Home Cholesterol Tests