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. Other symptoms depend on the specific type of cyanotic heart disease. Tests will vary depending on the suspected cause, but may include a chest X-ray , arterial blood gas analysis , ECG , or other tests.
Treatment depends on the specific cause.
See the specific disorder. See the specific disorder. This is a cross-sectional view of the interior of the heart. The valves, chambers, and associated vessels are labeled. Cardiac catheterization is used to study the various functions of the heart.