Can congenital heart disease in newborns be cured?
Aug 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Li Man
Introduction
Most congenital heart defects in newborns can be successfully treated. There are several types of congenital heart disease, including atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). These conditions can be cured via interventional therapy—a relatively straightforward approach that does not require open-chest surgery. By selecting an appropriate occlusion device, the device can be delivered through blood vessels directly to the site of the cardiac defect.
In real life, some parents discover that their child has congenital heart disease (CHD) shortly after birth. This causes significant psychological distress for parents, who worry about the potential impact on their child’s health. So, can congenital heart disease in newborns be cured?
Can congenital heart disease in newborns be cured?
Most cases of congenital heart disease in newborns are treatable and curable. CHD encompasses several types—including atrial septal defect (ASD), ventricular septal defect (VSD), and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)—many of which can be successfully treated using minimally invasive interventional procedures. For these relatively simple forms of CHD, open-chest surgery is typically unnecessary. Instead, an appropriate occlusion device is selected and delivered via blood vessels directly to the site of the cardiac defect, effectively sealing it and achieving a cure.
To help prevent congenital heart disease, women should take appropriate protective and health-promoting measures during pregnancy. They should avoid prolonged exposure to strong magnetic fields and undergo regular prenatal check-ups—including routine prenatal screening and ultrasound examinations—to facilitate early detection and prevention of CHD. In particular, women between 18 and 22 weeks of gestation should undergo early fetal anomaly screening, which enables timely diagnosis and assessment of fetal development.
In daily life, maintain a balanced and regulated diet—avoid spicy, irritating, or overly rich foods, refrain from binge eating, and ensure adequate rest by avoiding late-night activities. We hope this information proves helpful to you.
