Ectopia Cordis

Let's Reveal....Ectopia Cordis

Ectopia Cordis is a rare genetic defect where chest wall doesn't form correctly during baby's development in uterus,which results in displacement of heart from its original position.

1st reported case in 1671 by Stensen and 1st successful operation in 1675  by Saxena in Philadelphia.

Further classified into 5 types based on heart location:-

1. Cervical[Rare]
2. Thoraco-Cervical[Most Common]
3. Thoracic[Less Common]
4. Thoraco -abdominal[Common]
5. Abdominal[Rare]

Again..depending on how it is located,Ectopia Cordis is divided into:-

• Partial Ectopia Cordis,where heart is located outside the chest wall under the skin,one can see slightly heart beat through the skin
• Complete Ectopia Cordis,where heart is situated totally outside the chest with NO protection layers as such like skin,one can clearly see heart beat,death chances are more because injury and infection chances are high here.

This ultimately results in :-

• Difficulty in breathing
• Poor Circulation
• Electrolyte Imbalance

AND Also...due to Heart displacement,many other parts of body also get disturb which results in skeletal deformities.

Male fetus is more likely to develop Ectopia Cordis.

Some Theories include:-

• Chromosomal Abnormalities
• Rupture of Amniotic sac
• IntraUterine  Drug exposure

Thanks to God..its a rare defect{Only 8 of 1 million Fetus do suffer from Ectopia Cordis}

Treatment:-Surgery is the only way to relocate the fetus's heart inside the chest and close the thoracic cavity.

{Certain Antibiotics are recommended to prevent infection}
So finally coming to the end..meet Audrina Cardenas ,a baby girl born with ectopia Cordis,undergone a complex heart  surgery at a very young age..Salute to this shiny smile lovely...🙏💖

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