Paxil Transposition of the Great Vessels
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Transposition of the great vessels is a heart defect that is congenital (occurring at birth) and occurs when the aorta and pulmonary artery, two of the major blood vessels that take blood away from the heart, are switched around in the body.
Children can receive treatment in the form of corrective surgery. If not, the reverse vessel placement could prove to be fatal within months. The prognosis, however, is very good and most children who undergo surgery for this heart defect end up leading normal lives.
Studies suggest that Paxil® may be linked to the development of heart defects, including transposition of the great vessels. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or are thinking about becoming pregnant before you take Paxil®.
Symptoms of Transposition of the Great Vessels
There are many symptoms of transposition of the great vessels, including:
- Pulmonary shunting in the arteries
- Cyanosis or a discolored blue on the skin
- Clubbing of both the toes and fingers
- Poor feeding habits or easily becoming fatigued when eating
- Uncommon shortness of lung capacity and trouble breathing
Another possible occurrence is that mesenteric blood flow to the body's intestines and bowels will be decreased. This is very dangerous and must be attended to hastily by a doctor. That's because the condition is one that creates an incarcerated obstruction (a gastrointestinal complication) that could turn into necrosis of the bowel.
Transposition of the Great Vessels Treatment
Treatment for transposition of the great vessels involves giving a child prostaglandin, a medicine that keeps arteries open for mesenteric blood flow to be continuous, intravenously. Other treatments may come in the form of a cardiac catheterization or in a surgery known as an arterial switch to permanently correct the heart defect.
If your child has experienced any symptoms described above, contact a doctor immediately. Seek emergency medical attention if your child turns blue in the face or torso. Once he or she has been given treatment to ease the symptoms, you may wish to explore your legal rights. If you have a history of taking Paxil® while pregnant, you may qualify to file a Paxil® lawsuit.
Find out more by contacting our Paxil® injury attorneys today.
