Diagnosis During Pregnancy
The cause of congenital heart diseases is usually unknown. Circumstances such as family history of congenital heart diseases, chromosomal anomalies in babies (Down Syndrome, etc.), or contraction of some infections during the mother's pregnancy and uncontrolled diabetes increase the risk of congenital heart disease.
Nowadays, a large portion of heart issues can be diagnosed during pregnancy and can be diagnosed with ultrasonography especially performed in the 20th week of pregnancy. Mild heart problems do not require treatment, and some holes in the heart can close on their own. In serious cases, open heart surgery or catheter interventions are performed. In some complex cases, more than one operation may be needed to perform over the years.
Diagnosis and Treatment with the Team
Pediatric heart surgery operations are treated and followed up with a multidisciplinary approach that involves Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Intensive Care Specialist, Neonatal Specialist and different pediatric sub-branches.
