Microcardia

Microcardia is a very small heart that is usually the result of an inherited disease or structural abnormality. According to statistics, approximately one person in a million has this unusual phenomenon, and most often it can be diagnosed even before the first signs of vital activity appear in the fetus. Although modern technology allows diagnosis in the early stages of pregnancy, most cases of microcardia are discovered incidentally or after the birth of the child. Microcardia develops as a result of disruption of the normal development of one or more parts of the heart. In this case, there is a decrease in the size of the heart compared to the usual size for the patient’s given age.

Microcardia can be associated with several factors, including genetic abnormalities (Arnold-Chiari disease), maternal infection during pregnancy, and environmental exposures such as toxins or radiation. However, it is quite difficult to accurately determine the cause of microcardia; it depends on the specific situation. After detecting heart pathology in the fetus, it is necessary to conduct additional examinations and contact specialists to prescribe treatment or carry out preventive measures before pregnancy in the mother.

Symptoms that may indicate the presence of microcardia are general weakness, rapid