Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) are among the most common birth conditions affecting children worldwide. Hearing that your child has a heart defect can feel overwhelming for any parent or caregiver. However, advances in pediatric cardiology and heart surgery have significantly improved diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcomes for children with CHDs. Many children with congenital heart defects grow up to lead active, healthy lives with proper medical care and support.

A newborn’s heart plays a vital role in delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. While many babies are born healthy, some may develop heart-related conditions that require early medical attention. Recognizing the warning signs of heart problems in newborns can help parents seek timely care and improve treatment outcomes.

Hearing that a child may need heart surgery can be overwhelming for any parent. However, advances in pediatric cardiac surgery have made many heart procedures safer and more successful than ever before. Children born with heart conditions can often go on to live healthy and active lives after proper treatment.

Ghaziabad: A four-year-old child from Sudan, born with a major congenital heart defect, successfully underwent a high-risk open-heart surgery at a private hospital in Indirapuram.