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Ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus are all forms of congenital heart disease were holes have formed in the heart. Ventricular septal defect is when a hole forms between the two lower chambers of the heart, also known as the ventricles. Ventricular septal defect is sometime treated by heart surgery, but often that isn’t needed because it is common for the hole to close on its own. [http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11066] Atrial septal defect is the formation of a hole between the upper chambers of the heart, the atria. Atrial septal defect is normally treated successfully with very little complications.[http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/asd.html]lastley, patent ductus arteriosus is a condition that occurs after the child has been born. In a normal child, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected by the ductus ateriosus. The ductus ateriosus closes soon after birth in a normal child, but in some cases it remains open. Patent ductus arteriosus can be treated with an operation, but sometimes the blood vessel will eventually close on its own.[http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pda/pda_what.html] | Ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, and patent ductus arteriosus are all forms of congenital heart disease were holes have formed in the heart. Ventricular septal defect is when a hole forms between the two lower chambers of the heart, also known as the ventricles. Ventricular septal defect is sometime treated by heart surgery, but often that isn’t needed because it is common for the hole to close on its own. [http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11066] Atrial septal defect is the formation of a hole between the upper chambers of the heart, the atria. Atrial septal defect is normally treated successfully with very little complications.[http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/asd.html]lastley, patent ductus arteriosus is a condition that occurs after the child has been born. In a normal child, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are connected by the ductus ateriosus. The ductus ateriosus closes soon after birth in a normal child, but in some cases it remains open. Patent ductus arteriosus can be treated with an operation, but sometimes the blood vessel will eventually close on its own.[http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pda/pda_what.html] | ||
Other complex heart conditions that arise in children with | Other complex heart conditions that arise in children with Down syndrome involve Tetralogy of Fallot and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Tetralogy of Fallot is a complex heart condition. It is when the heart forms a Ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis (a blockage to the lungs), and the aorta lies directly over the hole in the heart. This causes oxygenated and non oxygenated blood to mix together and flow throughout the body. This disease can be successfully treated with heart surgery. [http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=11071] Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is a serious condition where the heart remains underdeveloped. Blood is not properly pumped through the heart. The only treatment for this complex heart disease is a heart transplant or an operation.[http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1353] | ||
===Vision and Hearing=== | ===Vision and Hearing=== | ||
Half of all children born with Down syndrome develop problems involving vision and hearing impairment. Hearing loss in children with | Half of all children born with Down syndrome develop problems involving vision and hearing impairment. Hearing loss in children with Down syndrome is often caused by the build up of fluid in the ear canal. It can also be cause by the shape of the ear as well. Common vision impairments that evolve in children with Down syndrome include amblyopia (the strengthening of one eye, causing the other eye to become “lazy”), a high risk of cataracts, and near or farsightedness. [http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/down_syndrome.html] | ||
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{{Bible quote|"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." | {{Bible quote|"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." | ||
|book=Jeremiah|chap=29|verses=11|version=NIV}} | |book=Jeremiah|chap=29|verses=11|version=NIV}} | ||
God has a plan for every person he creates, and He has a purpose for creating people with mental disabilities. God loves them equally as much as he loves everyone else and intends for them to prosper and thrive. Although a person who suffers from mental retardation has many set backs in their life, they often have a great calling. People who suffer from | God has a plan for every person he creates, and He has a purpose for creating people with mental disabilities. God loves them equally as much as he loves everyone else and intends for them to prosper and thrive. Although a person who suffers from mental retardation has many set backs in their life, they often have a great calling. People who suffer from Down syndrome often excel in life. They become role models to others, and can often be successful in their careers. [http://www.buzzle.com/articles/employment-for-down-syndrome-adults.html] | ||
Many people in the world view | Many people in the world view Down syndrome as a negative thing. Many health issues arise in people with Down syndrome but those people could not live happier lives. God has truly blessed them through their disease. People with Down syndrome are loving, honest, talented, and happy. They do not fret over the type of things we do. Over all, they live simple, joyful lives. [http://www.nads.org/pages_new/news/ruletheworld.html] | ||
