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Prevalence and pattern of congenital heart disease in Hazara
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Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects both sexes equally, with ventricular septal defects being most common. Early detection of CHD is crucial, highlighting the need for greater physician awareness.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Congenital heart disease (CHD) patterns vary globally, with unclear causes.
- Genetic, environmental, and methodological factors influence CHD incidence.
- Further research on CHD in diverse populations is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and types of congenital heart disease in Pakistan.
- To assess the diagnostic rates of CHD within a specific timeframe.
Main Methods:
- A study of 188 consecutive cardiac patients was conducted.
- Data was collected at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
- The study period was from June 1998 to June 2000.
Main Results:
- Congenital heart disease was diagnosed in 114 out of 188 patients (60.6%).
- Ventricular septal defects were the most prevalent lesion (61.4%), followed by Tetralogy of Fallot, ASD, and PDA.
- Detection rates were 28.07% within one month and 75.43% by one year.
Conclusions:
- Increased physician awareness is vital for early congenital heart disease detection.
- Primary healthcare providers play a key role in identifying CHD cases.
- Timely diagnosis improves patient outcomes for congenital heart disease.
Background:
The incidence and particularly the pattern of congenital heart disease may vary in different geographical locations, but the extent to which such reported variations are attributable to differences in genetic predisposition, environmental factors, or in study methodology and diagnostic precision remains uncertain. There is, therefore, a continuing need for studies on various aspects of congenital heart disease, in different communities and races.
Methods:
This study was done on 188 consecutive cardiac patients reporting at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad, Pakistan from June 1998 to June 2000.
Results:
114 of 188 cardiac patients studied had congenital heart disease. Both sexes were equally affected. Ventricular septal defects were the most common lesions (relative frequency 61.4%), followed by Tetrology of Fallots, ASD and PDA with a relative frequency of 8.77%. The detection rate under one month was 28.07% and at one year 75.43%.
Conclusion:
There is therefore, a need for increased awareness, especially among primary health and other front line doctors for earlier case detection.