Kauvery Hospital Offers Both Hope and Remedy to Children With Heart Problems

CHENNAI, October 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Heart disease is something generally associated with the elderly as a natural phenomenon of wear and tear, but it is alarming to know that every year approximately 1.50 lakh children are born with heart defects. In addition to this, at least 50,000 children born with a normal heart develop problems in their heart due to various reasons. It is very important to detect and diagnose these heart defects early so that they can be appropriately managed.

"Early detection ensures that the damage done to the heart and the lungs is stopped at an early stage and the child is allowed to lead a normal life. Unfortunately, even today many children with heart defects go undiagnosed or are diagnosed so late that the damage has already been done resulting in a severely shortened lifespan," said Dr. R.Prem Sekar, Sr. Consultant Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist.

Heart problems in children may be congenital, which are birth defects, and could be simple holes in the heart (ASD, VSD, PDA) and blocked valves (Aortic stenosis, Pulmonary stenosis, Coarctation of Aorta) or complex defects like blue baby conditions (TOF - Tetralogy of Fallot, TA - Truncus Arteriosus, TGA -Transposition of Great Arteries).

Heart problems in children may also be acquired when children born with normal hearts at birth suffer from diseases like Cardiomyopathy, Rheumatic heart disease, Kawasaki disease.

Children from the lower strata of society are at an even greater risk as malnourishment across generations coupled with a lack of resources and awareness leads to greater incidents of fatality.

Speaking on the occasion of World Heart Day, Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director of Kauvery Hospital, said, "Kauvery Hospital brings with it the hope of a normal life for all children suffering from heart problems regardless of their background. We believe all children deserve the chance to live a normal and happy life with the aspirations for a bright future. Financial constraints should not be a reason for children suffering from heart problems to have a restricted life."

At Kauvery Hospital, parents who are financially challenged can now avail treatment free of cost for their children with the help of financial assistance from various trust and NGO's and the State Health Insurance Scheme. This covers all expenses and fees that would otherwise have compounded their misery and put quality medical intervention beyond their scope of options.

Treating children requires a skilled hand, this is even more so when operation and surgery are required. In the case of babies, the heart and other organs are far from developed in terms of size. To diagnose and operate with such little margin for error, the highest level of precision is needed from paediatric cardiologists. In the case of older children, it is also very important to keep them cheerful and fearless.

The high success rate, however, is heart-warming sign of a better future according to Dr. R.Prem Sekar, Sr. Consultant Interventional Pediatric Cardiologist. "Up to 95% of heart problems in children can be treated successfully. Majority of simple problems can now be cured without operations by device closures and angioplasty. Conditions thus cured are ASD, VSD, PDA, Aortic stenosis, Pulmonary stenosis, Coarctation of Aorta," he added.

About Kauvery Hospital: 

Started in Tiruchirappalli, the centrally located temple town of Tamil Nadu nestled on the banks of the legendary river Cauvery, Kauvery Hospital has grown to be a formidable healthcare destination in the state with a total bed capacity of 1000 beds spread across multi-specialty units in Chennai, Karaikudi apart from Trichy.

For more information, visit: http://www.kauveryhospital.com/

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