CHARACTERISTICS OF EDIARDS Heart defects VSd (Ventricular Septal Defect): a hole between th ne ower chambers ASD(Atrial Septal Defect): a hole between the upper chambers Coarctation of the aorta: a narrowing of the exit vessel from the heart Kidney problems Part of the intestinal tract is outside the stomach Omphalocele) The esophagus doesn't connect to the stomach(esophageal artesia Excess amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) Clenched hands Pocket of fluid on the brain(choroid plexus cysts) Rocker bottom feet Delayed growth Small jaw(mycrognathie Small head(microcephaly) Low-set ears Strawberry-shaped head severe developmental delays Umbilical or inguinal hernia b(72301076020characTErisTics of Edward’s • Heart defects: – VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect): a hole between the lower chambers – ASD (Atrial Septal Defect): a hole between the upper chambers – Coarctation of the aorta: a narrowing of the exit vessel from the heart • Kidney problems • Part of the intestinal tract is outside the stomach (omphalocele) • The esophagus doesn’t connect to the stomach (esophageal artesia) • Excess amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) • Clenched hands • Pocket of fluid on the brain (choroid plexus cysts) • Rocker bottom feet • Delayed growth • Small jaw (mycrognathia) • Small head (microcephaly) • Low-set ears • Strawberry-shaped head • Severe developmental delays • Umbilical or inguinal hernia Dania M. Jacob (12301016020) 9