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Congenital heart diseases can be treated with early detection: Dr Prem Alva

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Mangaluru: The Department of Paediatric Cardiology at the AJ Hospital and Research Centre, organised a talk by Dr Prem Alva, a Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist at the Hospital, on February 10, as part of the ‘Congenital Heart Diseases Awareness Week’.

Medical Director of AJ Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. Prashanth Marla, Director-Medical Administration Dr. Amitha Marla, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Jayashankar Marla, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Dr. B V Manjunath, Dr. Santhosh Soans, Past President, Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), Founder President Medical Education Chapter of IAP and Prof. & HoD, Department of Paediatrics, A J Institute of Medical Sciences, were some of the attendees in the talk.

During the Talk, Dr Prem spoke about the importance of early detection in treating Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD). “For every 1000 children born, 8 will be affected with CHD and more than 1 Lakh in India are affected with this disease,” he said.

He explained the measures to detect and evaluate the baby and the various treatment options available. “Symptoms include feeding difficulties, excessive sweating, faster breathing and frequent respiratory infections. In some cases, the baby might turn blue on crying. When such symptoms are seen, the baby must be taken to a Paediatric Cardiologist who can conduct an Eco-Cardiogram to confirm and take the necessary measures,” he said. Dr Prem explained that a Pinhole surgery can be conducted which can help to be treat these diseases.

Dr Prem said that AJ hospital provides the best treatments for CHD and even has many schemes to help the poor patients.

“More than 90% of the children who undergo treatment can lead a normal life like others,” he said.

 

 

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