How to treat congenital heart disease in newborns? Can it be cured?

In many cases, congenital heart disease in newborns can be treated through medication, interventional surgery or open-chest surgery. Whether it can be cured depends on the severity, type and timing of treatment.

Congenital heart disease is a disease caused by abnormal heart development during the fetal period. Common types include ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Mild congenital heart disease may heal on its own as the child grows. Doctors usually use observation or drug treatment, such as diuretics to relieve the burden on the heart, digoxin to enhance heart contractility, and prostaglandin inhibitors to promote the closure of patent ducts. If the condition is more serious, interventional treatment is a common option, such as sealing the defect through an intracardiac catheter, which is less traumatic and has a quick recovery. For complex or severe cases, such as tetralogy of Fallot or transposition of the great vessels of the heart, open-chest surgery is usually required to correct the deformed structure. The effect of this type of surgery is very significant under current medical technology conditions and has a high success rate. However, the treatment effect and recovery period are also related to factors such as the overall physical condition of the newborn, brain development, and whether there are other diseases.

Congenital heart disease is a disease caused by abnormal heart development during the fetal period. Common types include ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Mild congenital heart disease may heal on its own as the child grows. Doctors usually use observation or drug treatment, such as diuretics to relieve the burden on the heart, digoxin to enhance heart contractility, and prostaglandin inhibitors to promote the closure of patent ducts. If the condition is more serious, interventional treatment is a common option, such as sealing the defect through an intracardiac catheter, which is less traumatic and has a quick recovery. For complex or severe cases, such as tetralogy of Fallot or transposition of the great vessels of the heart, open-chest surgery is usually required to correct the deformed structure. The effect of this type of surgery is very significant under current medical technology conditions and has a high success rate. However, the treatment effect and recovery period are also related to factors such as the overall physical condition of the newborn, brain development, and whether there are other diseases.

Timely consultation and evaluation by a specialist is key. Once congenital heart disease is diagnosed, appropriate treatment plans should be adopted as soon as possible according to the doctor's advice. As a parent, you should focus on your child's postoperative care, such as preventing infection and regularly checking heart function. In addition, you should also pay attention to your child's nutrition. Breastfeeding can provide the baby with necessary antibodies; avoid overtiring the baby to avoid increasing the burden on the heart.