Cardio Vascular Disease (CVD) has turned out to be an epidemic, one of the leading causes of death in India. More than 2,00,000 children and teens are born annually with heart diseases out of which 20% have life-threatening defects. Different types of heart problems that can affect children and teens can include
- 1. Congenital heart defects
- 2. Infections that affect the heart
- 3. Acquired heart disease due to illnesses
The good news is that with treatment at best cardiology hospitals, due to advancements in medicine and technology, most of the children and teens with heart disease go on to live active, full lives.
