What are common cardiovascular problems in children?
Cardiovascular problems in children can range from congenital heart defects to acquired heart diseases. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type, affecting about 1% of live births. They include conditions like atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, and tetralogy of Fallot. Acquired heart diseases, such as Kawasaki disease and rheumatic heart disease, can also occur, typically following an infection or other systemic issue.
