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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Global Health
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) and acquired cardiac conditions pose significant mortality risks for children, particularly in low-income nations.
  • While advanced cardiac surgical and anesthetic techniques have improved outcomes in developed countries, these benefits are not widely accessible globally.
  • Pediatric cardiac anesthesia is underdeveloped in many developing countries, leading to high perioperative mortality and morbidity for children undergoing cardiac surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the disparities in pediatric cardiac care between developed and developing countries.
  • To underscore the critical need for specialized pediatric cardiac anesthesia training and infrastructure in low-income regions.
  • To advocate for the establishment of regional cardiac centers to improve surgical access and outcomes for children.

Main Methods:

  • This abstract is a narrative review of the current state of pediatric cardiac surgery and anesthesia globally.
  • It contrasts the advancements in high-income countries with the challenges faced in low-income settings.
  • It discusses the role of medical missions and proposes future strategies for sustainable care.

Main Results:

  • Children in low-income countries experience higher mortality rates from CHD.
  • Perioperative mortality and morbidity remain unacceptably high for pediatric cardiac surgery patients in developing nations.
  • Pediatric cardiac anesthesia services are often lacking or nonexistent in these regions.

Conclusions:

  • Significant disparities exist in pediatric cardiac care, with children in low-income countries bearing the brunt of mortality.
  • The development of specialized pediatric cardiac anesthesia and the establishment of collaborative regional cardiac centers are essential for improving care.
  • Investing in local staff training and infrastructure is paramount to providing safer and more accessible cardiac surgery for children worldwide.