Cyanosis is the change of body tissue color to a bluish-purple hue as a result of having decreased amounts of oxygen bound to the hemoglobin in the red blood cells of the capillary bed. Body tissues that reflect cyanosis are usually in locations where the skin is thinner, including the mucous membranes, lips, nail beds, and ear lobes. It is important to note that medications containing amiodarone or silver, Mongolian spots, large birth marks, and the consumption of food products with blue or purple dyes can also result in the bluish skin tissue discoloration and may be mistaken for cyanosis. Cyanosis is further classified into central cyanosis vs. peripheral cyanosis.
symptom of Pulmonary valve stenosis
symptom of Mitral valve stenosis
symptom of Tricuspid insufficiency
symptom of Mitral valve prolapse
symptom of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
symptom of Pericarditis
types of Cardiomegaly
medical cause of Heart murmur