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17 Sep Congenital Heart Diseases in Children: An Interview With Dr. Muthu Jothi, Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals New Delhi

Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are heart conditions that are present at birth and can affect the structure and function of a child's heart. While some defects may be mild and require only monitoring, others can require complex cardiac procedures or surgery during infancy. To help parents better understand congenital heart diseases and the treatment options available, MedicalResearch.com spoke with Dr. Muthu Jothi, Senior Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon at Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. With more than 32 years of experience, including nearly a decade of training in the UK, Dr. Jothi specializes in the surgical treatment of congenital heart diseases in children. According to the AHA (American Heart Association), congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 1 in 100 babies born in the United States each year, and advances in diagnosis and surgical care have dramatically improved long-term survival rates over recent decades.

MedicalResearch.com: What are congenital heart diseases?

Dr. Jothi: Congenital heart diseases are heart conditions that are present at birth. They affect the structure of the heart and can range from relatively mild defects to more complex conditions requiring early intervention. Some children may have few or no symptoms initially, while others may require treatment during infancy. The treatment approach depends on the specific heart defect, its severity, and the child's overall condition.