infant mortality
Most of the heart diseases and problems in infants and newborns arise from birth defects of the heart, as a result of genetic diseases such as Down syndrome, and Turner, and the rate of success of heart surgical interventions at this time is very successful, and there is no need for concern Of these birth defects.
The "Sibai" indicated that the symptoms of the injury are related to the ratio of oxygen, energy and body functions, where signs of lack of oxygen appear in children in the form of shortness of breath and speed or heaviness of breathing, and difficulty breathing may be during crying or eating, and excessive sweating and pale blue skin may be from Signs of hypoxia.
He noted, "Consultant Pediatrics" that the infant who suffers from heart problems, does not grow at a normal rate, and suffers from underweight and appetite, and some children may notice problems with blood pressure and pulse at birth, which immediately alerts doctors, if you notice Any of these symptoms to the child should be referred to the pediatric cardiologist immediately.
"The Sebae" added that congenital heart defects are responsible for infant mortality in the early age more than any other health problems, and one of the most dangerous and most complex heart diseases is HLHS in children on the left side of the heart and children with this syndrome may get seriously ill. After a short period of birth, indicating that the signs of HLHS syndrome are blue or gray for the skin, especially the lips and hands, rapid breathing, cold hands and feet, and little nutrition, and the affected child can be exposed to a type of cardiac shock that may endanger his life if he is not treated properly. Urgent signs of this shock are dilated pupils, pallor of color, and fast or slow pulse.
And he advises "El Sebaei" that if we want to treat children who suffer from the complex heart defects referred to, they should be followed up by a specialized center in such cases.
Al Sebaei warns that heart disease, with less obvious symptoms such as TGA, can be a fatal disease if it is not detected and treated in the first six months of a child’s life, as the major blood vessels leading to the heart and lungs are replaced, and its symptoms include color Blue skin, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, and difficulty in gaining the child''s normal weight.
