Paediatric Cardiac Surgery
Eight out of every 1,000 babies are born with congenital heart disease. Specialised training from the Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne enables world-class paediatric cardiac care.
Pediatric heart disease includes children born with birth defects. These are called congenital heart disease (CHD). Eight out of every 1,000 babies are born with CHD.
Pediatric cardiac surgery has evolved rapidly and has led to increased long term survival.
Types of Congenital Pediatric Heart Disease
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Pulmonary Stenosis (PS)
- Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)
- Aortic Stenosis (AS)
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
- Other Complex Congenital Heart Disease
- Vascular Rings
Acquired Heart Diseases in Children
Children also suffer from acquired heart diseases. These diseases include Rheumatic heart disease (especially in India), Bacterial Endocarditis, Trauma, etc.
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