Clinical manifestations of heart defects in children

Heart defect in children is a common congenital disease in children. If treated in time, it is possible to cure it. Heart defects are much better than congenital heart disease, and with the advancement of modern medicine, the possibility of cure is greatly improved as long as it is diagnosed and treated early. So, what are the clinical manifestations of heart defects in children? Let’s find out through the following content!

People with a ventricular septal defect (VSD) with a smaller caliber and less shunt volume generally have no obvious symptoms. Patients with larger defects and larger shunt volumes may have developmental disorders, palpitations and shortness of breath after activities, repeated lung infections, and in severe cases, respiratory distress and left heart failure. When mild to moderate pulmonary hypertension occurs and the left-to-right shunt volume is reduced accordingly, lung infection and other conditions are alleviated, but symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath and limited movement still exist or become more obvious. When pulmonary hypertension is severe and bidirectional or reverse (right-to-left) shunt occurs, cyanosis occurs, the so-called Eisenmenger syndrome, and cyanosis worsens during physical activity and lung infection. Eventually right heart failure occurs.

During examination, those with larger defects are generally poorly developed and smaller. In late-stage cases of ventricular septal defect, cyanosis of the lips and fingers may be seen. In severe cases, there may be iliac digits, as well as symptoms of right heart failure such as liver enlargement and lower limb edema. Patients with ventricular septal defect with a large shunt volume may have increased pulsation in the precordial area, a bulging chest wall, and enlarged cardiac dullness boundaries when percussed.

After reading the above, I believe you already know the clinical manifestations of heart defects in children! Parents should understand the dangers of small heart defects and know their symptoms. If the baby shows any abnormal conditions, he or she should be sent to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time. Also, when mothers give birth to babies, it is best to check regularly to see if the babies are normal and healthy.