Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery in Turkey
Discover Pediatric
Cardiovascular Surgery
in Turkey
Pediatric cardiovascular surgery is a specialized field of medicine focused on treating congenital heart defects, acquired heart diseases, and other complex cardiac conditions in children. These surgeries aim to correct structural abnormalities, improve heart function, and enhance the overall quality of life for young patients.
What types of conditions are treated with Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery?
Pediatric cardiovascular surgery addresses a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Congenital heart defects (e.g., atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, tetralogy of Fallot)
- Acquired heart diseases (e.g., rheumatic heart disease, infective endocarditis)
- Heart valve abnormalities
- Coronary artery anomalies
- Cardiomyopathies
- Heart tumors
How common are congenital heart defects
in children?
Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, affecting approximately 1% of newborns worldwide. These defects range in severity, from simple conditions that may not require immediate intervention to complex abnormalities that necessitate surgical correction shortly after birth.
Who performs Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery?
Pediatric cardiovascular surgery is performed by a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals, including:
- Pediatric cardiac surgeons
- Pediatric cardiologists
- Cardiovascular anesthesiologists
- Pediatric intensivists
- Perfusionists
- Cardiovascular nurses
- Respiratory therapists
- Social workers and child life specialists
