Signs on the face reveal dangerous heart valve condition

Ebstein's anomaly is most often diagnosed in newborns. However, adults can also have the condition, often accompanied by other congenital heart defects.

According to the Mayo Clinic (USA), this is a rare congenital defect of the tricuspid valve, causing the valve to leak. This causes blood to flow back from the ventricle to the atrium, making it harder for the heart to function.

A subtle symptom of the disease that can appear on the face is blue or gray lips.

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In Ebstein's anomaly, the tricuspid valve, which connects the right atrium and right ventricle, fails to close properly. This abnormality causes blood to flow backward from the right ventricle into the right atrium instead of to the lungs to pick up oxygen, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood to the lungs. Over time, this can lead to heart failure.

Possible complications of the disease include irregular heartbeat, heart failure, sudden cardiac arrest and stroke, according to the Mayo Clinic .

Lips are blue or gray

A subtle symptom of the disease that can appear on the face is blue or gray lips. The reason for pale lips is because the heart valve is leaky, which will pump blood poorly, leading to poor circulation, according to the Mayo Clinic .

Other subtle symptoms

Other subtle symptoms may include fingernails that are also blue or gray; fatigue; a feeling of a pounding, rapid, or irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath, especially with activity.

The British Heart Foundation warns these symptoms can be a sign that the heart is working harder than usual and the person may need treatment.

Severely ill people may need surgery to repair or replace heart valves. In some cases, in addition to medication, a pacemaker or defibrillator may need to be implanted.

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