Children born fine are not necessarily healthy, IDAI Calls for the Importance of Early Detection of Congenital Heart Disease in Babies

dr. Risma said it is important to detect before the occurrence of acute cardiovascular collapse to improve cardiopulmonary and neurological outcomes.

Most babies with congenital heart disease have no symptoms at birth. Screening for CHD can help identify some cases for prompt diagnosis and treatment, and can prevent disability or potentially fatal disorders.

Congenital heart disease screening can be done in the NICU to identify crisis congenital heart disease, especially lesions that change the appearance of the 4 chambers of the heart, namely large artery and vein abnormalities such as transposition of the great arteries (GA), coarctation of the aorta (Co-A), interrupted corticarch (lAA). ), and total anomalous venous return (TAPVR) is sometimes missed by prenatal US examinations and appears in neonates with hypoxaemia (low blood oxygen levels).

“Recommendations for screening babies in the NICU, 24-48 hours after birth, unless they have echocardiography (Heart ultrasound). Babies who use supplemental oxygen at the initial screening should be repeated 24-48 hours after not using oxygen,” said dr. Risma.

Risma also suggested that before getting pregnant, it is best for prospective mothers to check themselves first so they don’t have congenital heart defects and can prevent them.

“From the examination, we know whether there is an undetected infection. The mother is malnourished or not, is the mother’s condition really good. So check before pregnancy, not only during pregnancy,” said dr. Risma.

And don’t forget before and during pregnancy to eat balanced foods, rich in nutrients and nutrients to prevent children from being born with CHD.

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