Eisenmenger syndrome (ES) is a rare heart condition that affects both the heart and the lungs. This condition is defined by high blood pressure and abnormal blood flow through the heart in the form of pulmonary artery hypertension. Read to know more about the current trends in treating this condition. ES is a congenital heart defect. It can also be caused in patients whose heart defect was not corrected with surgery or other interventions at an early age.
Individuals with ES often have a ventricular septal defect resulting in shunting of blood, which progresses to pulmonary vascular disease causing irreversible damage. The fatality increases when the blood flow through the defect (shunt) becomes bidirectional, leading to cyanosis of the lips, fingers, and toes. This symptom is more pronounced during physical efforts. Apart from this, the patient typically presents with – An increased…
