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Prevalence of congenital heart disease, Kanpur, India

Rashmi Kapoor1, Shipra Gupta

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Regency Hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. rashmireg@rediffmail.com

Indian Pediatrics
|May 3, 2008
PubMed

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Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 26.4 per 1000 patients in North India, with ventricular septal defect being most common. Most pediatric heart conditions are diagnosed in children aged 0-3 years.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) represents a significant global health concern.
  • Understanding the epidemiology of CHD is crucial for effective healthcare planning and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence, age distribution, and clinical characteristics of congenital heart disease (CHD).
  • To analyze diagnostic patterns of CHD in a multi-speciality hospital setting in North India.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 10,641 patient records over 5.5 years.
  • Diagnostic tools included clinical examination, echocardiography, and color Doppler.
  • Data collected on patient demographics, diagnosis, and age at diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Overall CHD prevalence was 26.4 per 1000 patients.
  • Ventricular septal defect (VSD) was the most frequent lesion (21.3%), followed by atrial septal defect (ASD) (18.9%) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) (14.6%).
  • Tetralogy of Fallot was the most common cyanotic heart disease (4.6%), and 82.9% of children were diagnosed between 0-3 years.

Conclusions:

  • CHD is a prevalent condition in the North Indian population studied.
  • Early diagnosis in young children (0-3 years) is critical for managing common heart defects like VSD, ASD, and PDA.
  • The findings highlight the need for continued surveillance and early intervention strategies for pediatric CHD.

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