Drugs, chemicals, and infections during pregnancy may also produce congenital heart abnormalities. Symptoms cyanosis , seen as a bluish discoloration of the lips, fingers, toes Other symptoms depend on the specific type of cyanotic heart disease. Signs And Tests Physical examination confirms the cyanosis . Tests will vary depending on the suspected cause, but may include a chest X-ray , arterial blood gas analysis , ECG , or other tests. Treatment Treatment depends on the specific cause.
Complications See the specific disorder.
Prevention Avoid the use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy . Physicians should be made aware that a woman is pregnant before prescribing for any medications for her. The immune status for rubella should evaluated early in the pregnancy. If the mother is not immune she must avoid any possible exposure to rubella and should be immunized immediately following delivery. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.