Heart disease is one of the most common congenital diseases in children. Is it genetic or acquired? How do I know if my child has a heart problem? What are the most prominent symptoms in infants? These and more questions were directed to Professor Ziad Hijazi, Chief of Cardiology at Sidra Medicine in Qatar, and here are the answers.
There are currently 134 types of congenital heart abnormalities in children, and most cases of heart disease are non-hereditary. Treatment includes surgery, medications and catheter intervention, and it is rare that a heart transplant is needed.