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… transmit the disease to the baby (fetus). And serious birth defects called congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) could develop, especially … include cataracts and other eye problems, hearing loss, and heart disease. Miscarriage and stillbirth are also possible …
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… German measles, can cause serious complications and birth defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome. It occurs in about 9 out of 10 …
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… Overview Overview If you have certain heart conditions, you may need to take antibiotics before … or replaced heart valve. Endocarditis in the past. Heart defects since birth (congenital heart defects). Heart valve problems after a …
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… (trisomy 18) . An AFP test can help find an omphalocele, a congenital problem in which some of the baby's intestines … the chance that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Screening tests are used to see what the chance is … (trisomy 18) . An AFP test can help find an omphalocele, a congenital problem in which some of the baby's intestines …
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… of the baby being born with neonatal lupus syndrome or a heart defect called congenital heart block. High titres of anti-dsDNA are … born with neonatal lupus syndrome or a heart defect called congenital heart block. High titres of anti-dsDNA are …
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… (DNA) Test Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP) Birth Defects Testing Blood Transfusions for Sickle Cell Disease … Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing Colour Blindness Congenital Heart Defects in Children COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) …
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… folate deficiency anemia . It also prevents certain birth defects. Most people just say "folic acid" for either form … of neural tube defects and other folic acid-sensitive congenital anomalies. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. … of neural tube defects and other folic acid-sensitive congenital anomalies. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. …
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… cardiac perfusion scan measures the amount of blood in your heart muscle at rest and after it has been stressed. It is … enough blood after heart surgery or angioplasty. Identify a congenital heart defect and determine how serious it is. … These scans may also be done following surgery to correct a congenital heart defect. How To Prepare Tell your doctor ALL …
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… for brain problems that are present from birth (such as congenital hydrocephalus ). Cranial ultrasound for adults Cranial ultrasound may be done on an adult to help … may be present from birth. For example, it may look for congenital hydrocephalus. To check a head that may be …
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… or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). CRS occurs in about 9 out …