What are common heart and blood vessel conditions in children?
Several heart and blood vessel conditions can affect children. Some of the most common include congenital heart defects, acquired heart diseases, and vascular anomalies. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are structural problems with the heart present at birth. These can range from simple issues, like small holes in the heart, to more complex defects, such as problems with the heart's formation. Acquired heart diseases, such as Kawasaki disease and rheumatic heart disease, develop after birth and can affect the heart and blood vessels. Vascular anomalies include conditions like arteriovenous malformations and hemangiomas.
