These are structural malformations present since birth, due to abnormalities in embryonic development.
Facts
1) The overall incidence rate for CHD is 1 per 100 live births
2) Almost 20% of infants with CHD die
Common congenital heart anomalies
1) Ventricular septal defect
2) Atrial septal defect
3) Patent ductus arteriosus
4) Pulmonic stenosis
5) Tetralogy of fallot
6) Aortic stenosis
7) Coarctation of aorta
Causes
1) Chromosomal disorders
2) Single gene disorder
3) Rubella
4) Thalidomide – sedative & hypnotic, immunosuppressants
5) Foetal alcohol syndrome
6) Triodione
7) Maternal systemic lupus erythematosus
Symptoms
1) Heart failure (breathlessness, sweating, feeding difficulties)
2) Pallor
3) Fatigue
4) Loss of consciousness
Therapeutic consideration
1) Eliminate salt intake
2) Avoid caffeine, smoking and alcohol
3) Diet rich in potassium, fibers, magnesium is very useful*
Ayurveda approach
According to ayurveda, congenital heart disease comes under a category called sahaja or janmajata vyadhi. When it comes to sahaja vyadhi, ayurveda says it depends upon the severity of disease, organ affected, age of patient,etc. These factors make the disease manageable or hard to manage. But ayurvedic medicines have shown very promising results in some of the congenital heart diseases, so they are definitely recommended to these patients.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
Facts
1) The overall incidence rate for CHD is 1 per 100 live births
2) Almost 20% of infants with CHD die
Common congenital heart anomalies
1) Ventricular septal defect
2) Atrial septal defect
3) Patent ductus arteriosus
4) Pulmonic stenosis
5) Tetralogy of fallot
6) Aortic stenosis
7) Coarctation of aorta
Causes
1) Chromosomal disorders
2) Single gene disorder
3) Rubella
4) Thalidomide – sedative & hypnotic, immunosuppressants
5) Foetal alcohol syndrome
6) Triodione
7) Maternal systemic lupus erythematosus
Symptoms
1) Heart failure (breathlessness, sweating, feeding difficulties)
2) Pallor
3) Fatigue
4) Loss of consciousness
Therapeutic consideration
1) Eliminate salt intake
2) Avoid caffeine, smoking and alcohol
3) Diet rich in potassium, fibers, magnesium is very useful*
Ayurveda approach
According to ayurveda, congenital heart disease comes under a category called sahaja or janmajata vyadhi. When it comes to sahaja vyadhi, ayurveda says it depends upon the severity of disease, organ affected, age of patient,etc. These factors make the disease manageable or hard to manage. But ayurvedic medicines have shown very promising results in some of the congenital heart diseases, so they are definitely recommended to these patients.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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