P20-P29: Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period
P29: Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period
Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period refer to heart-related conditions that begin around the time of birth. These disorders can be present at birth, otherwise known as congenital, as well as develop shortly after birth due to stressful or abnormal conditions. They include conditions such as perinatal hypertension, cardiomyopathy, and other circulatory system-related disorders. Causes are often complex and may result from fetal heart abnormalities, infection, oxygen deprivation, or genetic conditions. Symptoms can vary greatly depending on the specific disorder, but may include difficulty breathing, chest pain, feeding issues, and poor weight gain. As these disorders affect a vital organ system, timely intervention and childhood monitoring are often necessary to manage heart function and support overall patient health. Overall, these disorders can significantly impact the normal functioning of the heart and circulatory system, highlighting their potential seriousness.
Subcodes of P29:
- P29.0: Neonatal cardiac failure
- P29.1: Neonatal cardiac dysrhythmia
- P29.2: Neonatal hypertension
- P29.3: Persistent fetal circulation
- P29.4: Transient myocardial ischaemia of newborn
- P29.8: Other cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period
- P29.9: Cardiovascular disorder originating in the perinatal period, unspecified
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