How does endocardial cushion defect affect my body?

How does endocardial cushion defect affect my body?

ECD that’s getting worse may cause:

• Lung damage.
• Abnormal heart rhythm.
• Congestive heart failure.
• Eisenmenger syndrome.

In some cases, it can be fatal.

Even after surgery, an endocardial cushion defect can put your child at risk for endocarditis, a heart infection. They may need to take antibiotics before having some types of dental work.