What is the cure rate of congenital heart disease in children?

Once a newborn baby is diagnosed with congenital heart disease, it is undoubtedly a huge blow to a family. Many parents of children with congenital heart disease want to know how likely this disease is to be cured. So today we will introduce to you what is the cure rate of congenital heart disease in children?

First, let's understand what congenital heart disease is: Congenital heart disease is a local anatomical structural abnormality caused by the formation of the heart and large blood vessels during the human embryonic development period, or a heart that fails to close the channels that should close automatically after birth. Congenital heart disease is a cardiovascular malformation caused by abnormal development of the heart and blood vessels during the fetal period, and is the most common heart disease in children.

Regarding the cure rate of congenital heart disease, this requires the joint efforts of the patient's family and doctors to answer, because the treatment of congenital heart disease in children not only depends on the doctor's medical skills, but also on the recovery of the child's own physical condition and the careful care of the child's family. Only with proper care can the child be given as many chances of recovery as possible.

In addition, there are many types of congenital heart disease, each with different treatment plans and optimal treatment time. The cure rate of atrial septal defect is relatively high among congenital heart diseases. If the atrial septal defect is not too serious, it is best to wait until your child is a little older before performing surgery. The cure rate of this congenital heart disease is about more than 85%.

Finally, let us tell you about the dietary precautions after congenital heart disease surgery in children:

Strictly control salt intake. The main components of salt are sodium and chlorine. Sodium has the function of "hydrating" tissues in the human body. Most of the sodium and chlorine in the body are excreted from the urine. Excessive sodium ion concentration in the blood will cause a large amount of water retention in the body, causing edema of the whole body, enlarged liver, increased burden on the heart, and severe cases will lead to heart failure. At the same time, a diet that is too salty is also one of the important causes of high blood pressure. Therefore, the diet of children who have undergone congenital heart disease surgery must be lighter, and foods with high salt content such as pickled and cured products, salted eggs, and salted fish should be avoided as much as possible.

It is not advisable to eat too much chocolate and other sweets. After heart surgery, when children are unwilling to eat, many parents like to stuff chocolate into their children, thinking that this can ensure nutrition. The main components of chocolate are fat and sugar, which are high in calories, but the ratio of protein and fat contained is very different from the normal needs of children. Eating too much chocolate can easily cause indigestion, constipation, and loss of appetite in children. At the same time, chocolate contains caffeine and other ingredients. Eating too much will not only make children overly excited and affect their rest, but also have certain adverse effects on the brain development of children.

It is not advisable to take supplements blindly. Some parents believe that ginseng has a tonic effect, so they give their children ginseng soup after surgery. Ginseng does have the function of strengthening the heart and body, replenishing qi and promoting body fluid, but different ginsengs have different properties. Improper use may cause symptoms such as loss of appetite, nose bleeding, irritability, etc. Some supplements are not suitable for children during their growth and development period.