congenital Heart Disease in nePalese cHilDren

Abstract

aBstract The present status of congenital heart disease (CHD) from the perspective of children’s health in Nepal is not yet available. Cross-sectional analysis of all children with heart diseases attending Kanti Children Hospital was performed. VSD, ASD, obstructive valvular lesions and cyanotic heart diseases were the most common CHDs. Present data indicate the need for increased levels of cardiac care in children, correctional surgeries, monitoring of the patients and awareness among caregivers of CHD patients. Key Words: Children, congenital heart disease (CHD), innocent murmur.