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Common heart conditions in children – Everything you need to know

Heart Conditions
September 24, 2019
Amandeep Hospital

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Heart Diseases in Children

As a matter of fact, when stroke to adults, heart diseases are difficult to manage. But it is even more tragic when it hits the children. There are various kinds of heart problems that can affect children. These can be congenital heart problems, viral infections that adversely affect the heart, and also the issues that are attained later in childhood because of illness or inherited diseases.

But the big news is that with the advancement in medicine and technology, most children suffering from heart diseases can lead an active life. So, we at Amandeep Medicity, the best heart hospital in Amritsar always strive to stay abreast of all these advancements to help children regain their strength and live their childhood to the fullest. So, without any further ado, let’s scroll down to the different types of heart diseases that children might suffer from.

Types of Heart Diseases in Children

1. Congenital Heart Defects

These are the heart defects that are the result of the improper formation of the parts of the heart. There are about 35 most commonly known types of congenital heart defects. In this problem either the part is malformed or missing, or there are holes in the heart. These issues crop up since a very early stage of pregnancy, and in certain cases even before a woman knows that she is expecting.

2. Cardiomyopathy

This is a kind of disease where the heart muscle is adversely affected. It generally leads to improper pumping of the heart that further results in heart failure. There are various factors responsible for this issue such as infections, affected metabolism, and genetics.

3. Heart Infections

One of the serious heart infects is infective endocarditis, which is due to the invasion of germs in the blood and their existence in the heart. However, if there is an inappropriate flow of blood from a child’s heart or valves due to heart disorders, the child gets more prone to infective endocarditis. Furthermore, it is more common in children suffering from congenital heart defects.

4. Heart Syndromes

Different signs and symptoms that spring from a single genetic problem are termed as a syndrome. There are quite a number of syndromes that are related to heart defects, such as 22q11 deletion syndrome, Marfan syndrome, down syndrome, William’s syndrome, and Turner syndrome.

Other kinds of Heart Conditions in Children

Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

Arrhythmias is the abnormal beating of the heart. It does not have any set symptoms and can occur at any age. It can be caused by its own or due to some other condition, surgery, factor or it can also be genetic. If it is an acute problem then it might get resolved on its own but if it is chronic then it requires special treatment.

Inflammatory Heart Diseases

This condition is the outcome of the heart’s reaction to external factors like bacterial infection or virus or to any internal factor. However, certain inflammatory problems in children are due to the misunderstanding of the immune system. At times they erroneously consider a child’s body to be foreign. These heart diseases can develop in situations such as rheumatic fever and Kawasaki disease. Myocarditis and pericarditis are some inflammatory heart problems.

Heart Tumors

The tumour in the heart either develops in the heart which is known as a primary tumour or spreads to the heart i.e. secondary tumour, which comes from other body parts. When in the heart they might be located in the muscle of the heart, or in the outside wall of the heart. While the primary tumour is rare, the secondary tumour is more common in children.

When to See a Doctor

If you witness any unusual signs in your child such as poor growth, pale skin, shortness of breath, skin colour changes to blue, fatigue, or any other symptoms, you must consult a doctor.

Keeping today’s poor lifestyle in consideration, we at Amandeep Medicity possess a team of the best cardiologists in Amritsar who have expertise and experience in this branch of medicine for quite a long time now.

Key Points to Remember

  • Children are relatively prone to heart diseases (about one in 100).
  • Any treatment prescribed to children is totally based upon the causes of the heart defects which might include medications, surgery or other medical procedures.
  • Those suffering from minor heart issues tend to live long and lead a normal life without any treatment.
  • Moreover, children who undergo treatment often lead, active and normal lives with limited or no restrictions.

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