What is hypoplastic right heart syndrome?
Hypoplastic right heart syndrome is a rare type of congenital heart disease. It occurs when parts of the right side of the heart are underdeveloped, which includes the pulmonary valve, right ventricle, tricuspid valve and pulmonary artery. Symptoms include a bluish tint to the lips and skin.
How do members experience hypoplastic right heart syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hypoplastic right heart syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for hypoplastic right heart syndrome*
Who has hypoplastic right heart syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 10 |