10 Best Pediatric Cardiologists in Pocket B

Your baby unfortunately has a double aortic arch, which is a makeup of his heart and vessels. It means the aorta, a major blood vessel, does not take its usual path. That is why children may have trouble breathing and difficulty swallowing. The good news is that this can be treated with surgery performed after the baby is born for most of the children. Doctors will talk more about what that means and guide you through it.

Heart surgery in children may result from various factors such as congenital heart defects, infections and respiratory problems. Timely consultation with a pediatric cardiologist is key to proper evaluation and management. Late access to medical care may lead to complications.
 

Tricuspid re­gurgitation at 24 weeks means a tiny amount of blood flows back into the­ heart. It's common and typically doesn't cause issue­s for babies. Your little one will like­ly be fine­. No treatment nee­ded. Monitor during regular check-ups. If conce­rns arise, we'll address the­m then. For now, relax and focus on caring for yourself and your baby.