Endocardial cushion defect history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

The majority of patients with endocardial cushion defect are asymptomatic. Symptoms of endocardial cushion defect include chronic upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, and poor growth attributable to feeding difficulties. Patients with endocardial cushion defect may have a positive history of difficulty with crying, frequent pauses during feeding and nasal flaring.

History and Symptoms

• The majority of patients with endocardial cushion defect are asymptomatic.
• Symptoms of endocardial cushion defect include chronic upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, and poor growth attributable to feeding difficulties.

History

Patients with endocardial cushion defect may have a positive history of:

• Difficulty with crying
• Frequent pauses during feeding
• Nasal flaring.