Congenital Heart Defects

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Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are one of the most common occurrences in newborn babies which can sometimes prove to be life-threatening for children. But, the good news is that congenital heart diseases if diagnosed at the right time can be managed and add to the longevity of life of children.
We at Kingsway Hospitals, Nagpur bring to you state of an art setup of Pediatric services. With a team of world-class Pediatric cardiologists we bring to you an experience of treatment that is safe and secure, your child gets treated in an environment of doctors who are empaths at heart and professional to the core.
As, Pediatric cardiology brings together a lot of other factors which run parallel to the defects like hypertension leading to defection in the lungs and other complications we at Kingsway put together an esteemed group of experts comprising of surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, neonatologists, cardiac pediatric intensivists, pediatric radiologists, and an experienced assisting team of pediatric nurses, nutritionists, and physical therapists.
So, how do we know when a child is suffering from cardiac ...
... problems?
-Blue colour around the lips and blue skin (cyanosis)
-Difficulty feeding (especially becoming sweaty during feeds)
-Shortness of breath
-Poor growth
-Pale skin
-Fatigue
What causes a cardiac defect in kids?
Cardiac defects in kids are quite common. one in hundred kids has cardiac defects. The cardiac defect develops in a child when the foetus is in the formation stage in the uterus. Sometimes heart problems are also due to genetics. Sometimes, certain illnesses in childhood may cause damage to the heart.
How does the child get affected?
It is a misconception that due to a cardiac defect the affected child may not have any chance of life in the future. But pediatric cardiac complications are treatable and hence an early diagnosis can result in a healthy life for the individual. The engagement in physical activities hence can be improved the importance of early diagnosis being reiterated here.
We at 7 hospitals bring to you a complete one-stop diagnosis and treatment solution as we provide -
-Chest X-ray - a simple and quick X-ray of the chest.
-ECG (an electrocardiogram) - wires are attached with sticky dots on the chest, arms and legs. The wires record the electrical activity of the heart.
-Ultrasound scans (an echocardiogram) - a stylus like a scanner is placed on the chest and stomach and gives a picture of the heart on a TV monitor.
As parents it is normal to feel scared and limit your child’s venturing into the world; but, cardiac defects should not become an obstacle in your child’s life is what we at Kingsway hospitals believe. We welcome you to Kingsway to unbound your child’s future and to provide a healthy life with care and the best treatment. For Kingsway Hospitals every little heart is special.