Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare heart defect. In a normal heart, the
blood flows in from the body to the right atrium. It then goes
into the right ventricle. Next, the blood travels to the lungs
through the pulmonary valve. Here, it picks up fresh oxygen. The
blood returns to the left atrium and goes into the left
ventricle. The blood moves out to the rest of the body. This
defect occurs when the tricuspid valve develops lower than
normal in the right ventricle. Also, the valve does not open and
close normally. This allows blood to “leak” in the wrong
direction. Ebstein’s anomaly can be mild to severe. This is a
congenital defect. This means that the heart forms incorrectly
when the baby is developing in the womb. The baby is born with
the condition. It is not known why the heart develops this way
in some babies. Specific risk factors for Ebstein’s anomaly are
not clear. Two possible risk factors include: - Genetic
abnormalities - Environmental exposure Symptoms vary depending
on how severe the defect is. In some