congenital heart disease

CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE NEWS

Laurus Labs announces support to Rainbow Children's Heart Institute for cardiac treatments of underprivileged kids

October 03, 2023 6:40 pm

The Rainbow Children’s Heart Institute did a unique celebration on World Heart Day this year, by hosting an event for more than 30 survivors who were diagnosed with congenital heart disease during their prenatal stages.

Bipasha Basu’s baby had a hole in the heart: What causes congenital heart defects? Do parents need to worry?

August 14, 2023 12:51 pm

‘This heart condition is quite common among Indian children. Early diagnosis and corrective surgery mean the child can grow up to be as healthy as any regular kid. An early surgery can help avoid complications and growth deficiencies later in life,’ says Dr Nishith Chandra

What happens when the heart is on the right side instead of left?

February 07, 2023 2:43 pm

"The exact cause of dextrocardia is unknown, but it is believed to be related to genetic or developmental factors," said Dr Nishith Chandra, principal director, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi

Are fatigue, shortness of breath, blue skin or lips symptoms of heart ailments in children?

September 09, 2022 10:36 am

A significant number of heart related deaths in India involves the younger population, making it crucial to be aware of congenital heart diseases (CHDs) in children

Mahesh Babu joins hands with Hyderabad hospital to help children with congenital heart diseases

March 08, 2022 6:05 pm

The actor, who has been associated with causes that help sick children, committed to supporting kids through the Mahesh Babu Foundation

Congenital heart disease in kids: An expert answers FAQs

October 02, 2021 2:08 pm

A recent study shows that every year more than 2,00,000 children in India are born with congenital heart disease, one-fifth of whom are highly likely to be in a serious condition requiring surgery within a year of birth.

Congenital heart disease may up risk of early dementia

February 21, 2018 10:27 pm

Congenital heart disease, the most common type of birth defect, involves a defect on the walls of the heart, the valves of the heart and the arteries and veins near the heart.

Four yrs on, 12-yr-old heart patient awaits surgery date at KEM hospital

March 06, 2014 3:24 am

However, Bahadur said he had to ask for reimbursement of the deposit since the hospital had done nothing in the past three years.

Poor dental hygiene puts congenital heart disease patients at endocarditis risk

March 17, 2012 3:39 pm

Patients with congenital heart disease floss,brush and visit the dentist less than their peers.

Genes that cause heart defects in children 'identified'

March 31, 2011 11:05 am

A new group of genes which they claim could be responsible for causing heart defects in kids.

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