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Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatments for Congenital Heart Disease in Infants

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-Contributed by Navaneeth R Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to structural and functional abnormalities in the heart present at birth. It is one of the most frequently diagnosed congenital disorders, affecting nearly 1.3% of newborns worldwide. The children born with CHD face significant challenges as the conditions often pose substantial risk for their life. The advancements in the medical field have enabled us to effectively manage these children, ensure their survival and improve their quality of life as they grow up.  Congenital heart defects in infants include numerous disorders ranging from minor defects to complex, challenging conditions. While some of these which are minor resolve spontaneously on their own, others require surgical or non-surgical interventions. Even for those who do not require any treatment, long term monitoring and routine cardiac evaluation is a must. Non-Surgical Treatment for CHD All patients with CHD do not require open heart surgeries. Some c...
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Does Covid-19 affect children with heart disease?

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In December 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) was initially discovered in China as a new emerging disease. Subsequently, it has spread rapidly among other countries including Iran, and eventually, it was declared by the World Health Organization as a “pandemic” on 11th March 2020. The Health Ministry said that the common symptoms among children might include fever, cough, breathlessness or shortness of breath, fatigue, sore throat, myalgia (muscle pains, aches, pain in ligaments), rhinorrhea (excess drainage, ranging from a clear fluid to thick mucus from the nose), diarrhoea, loss of smell, loss of taste. Meanwhile, few children might also show symptoms of gastrointestinal issues. But having said that, it is also reported that the prevalence of symptoms is lower in children compared to adults. Coronary artery diseases, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmia have been associated with increased mortality among adults with COVID-19. There is still a lack of knowledge and studies r...
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