Analysis of Risk Factors for Congenital Heart Diseases in Children
Published: 2020-06-22
Page: 37-41
Issue: 2020 - Volume 2 [Issue 1]
Azizakhon Kamalova *
Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: The article analyzes the risk factors that contribute to the development of congenital heart defects in children.
Materials and Methods: We analyzed 162 case histories of children with congenital heart defects who received treatment in the cardiac surgery department of the clinic.
Results: The leading risk factors were established: Anemia (48.5%), chronic placental insufficiency (38%), threatened abortion (32.7%), toxicosis of the first half of pregnancy (22.3%) and acute viral infection transmitted in the early stages pregnancy (21.3%).
Conclusion: Pregnant women at risk of congenital heart defects of the fetus need close attention and screening, fetal echocardiography, consultation and observation by a pediatric cardiologist from the intranatal period. Carrying out preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of having a baby with congenital heart diseases.
Keywords: Risk factors, congenital heart diseases, children