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[Prevalence of small anomalies of the heart development in preterm born children]

S V Popov, S I Bokova

    Likars'Ka Sprava
    |August 20, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Late-preterm birth is linked to a high prevalence of minor heart anomalies in children. Echocardiography revealed these anomalies in 59% of children, particularly those with disproportionate birth development.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Congenital Heart Anomalies
    • Neonatal Development

    Context:

    • Late-preterm infants (born between 34-36 weeks gestation) represent a significant population with potential health risks.
    • Minor heart anomalies can impact cardiovascular health and development throughout childhood.
    • Early identification of cardiac abnormalities is crucial for timely intervention and management.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the prevalence of minor heart anomalies in children born late-preterm.
    • To investigate the association between disproportionate birth development and cardiac anomalies in this cohort.
    • To identify the most common types of heart anomalies in late-preterm infants.

    Summary:

    • A cohort of 93 children aged 10-12 years, born late-preterm, underwent echocardiography.
    • Minor heart anomalies were detected in 59% of the children studied.
    • Children with disproportionate development at birth showed a higher prevalence (77%) of these anomalies, predominantly involving left-sided heart structures like abnormally located chords in the left ventricle.

    Impact:

    • Findings highlight the increased risk of cardiac anomalies in late-preterm infants, necessitating targeted screening.
    • The study underscores the importance of considering birth development patterns when evaluating cardiac health in this population.
    • Results can inform clinical guidelines for pediatricians and cardiologists managing late-preterm children.

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