Incidence and Patterns of Childhood Acquired Heart Disease among Children Attending Cardiac at Bugando Medical Centre. A Retrospective ECHO Cardiography Study.
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TextPublication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS - Bugando] Phone: +255 28 298 3384 : Fax: +255 28 298 3386 : Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : Website: www.bugando.ac.tz : ©2019Description: vii; 20 Pages; Includes Refferences and AppendicesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Introduction: Acquired heart disease are present from childhood to old age and the frequency of pathology differs according to age and the geographical region of the patients. AHD in children are still a major problem in low income countries especially in Africa and are among significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
Aim: This study will be conducted to determine the incidence and patterns of childhood acquired heart diseases among children attending cardiac clinic at BMC.
Methods: This study will be a retrospective echocardiography study. Data analysis will be done using STATA version 13
Results: Of the 178 children, 84 children were diagnosed with AHDs. Rheumatic heart disease was the most common AHD seen in 37(42.7%) patients, followed by dilated cardiomyopathy/myocarditis in 26(32.7%) patients and pericardial effusion in 9(10.9%) patients. Less common lesions encountered were Kawasaki disease, infective endocarditis and endomyocardial fibrosis.
Conclusion: Rheumatic heart disease is still the most common AHD in the children in this study. The pattern of AHD is similar to other studies in developing countries.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATIONS | MWALIMU NYERERE LEARNING RESOURCES CENTRE-CUHAS BUGANDO | NFIC | 1 | UD1019 |
Abstract:
Introduction: Acquired heart disease are present from childhood to old age and the frequency of pathology differs according to age and the geographical region of the patients. AHD in children are still a major problem in low income countries especially in Africa and are among significant cause of morbidity and mortality.
Aim: This study will be conducted to determine the incidence and patterns of childhood acquired heart diseases among children attending cardiac clinic at BMC.
Methods: This study will be a retrospective echocardiography study. Data analysis will be done using STATA version 13
Results: Of the 178 children, 84 children were diagnosed with AHDs. Rheumatic heart disease was the most common AHD seen in 37(42.7%) patients, followed by dilated cardiomyopathy/myocarditis in 26(32.7%) patients and pericardial effusion in 9(10.9%) patients. Less common lesions encountered were Kawasaki disease, infective endocarditis and endomyocardial fibrosis.
Conclusion: Rheumatic heart disease is still the most common AHD in the children in this study. The pattern of AHD is similar to other studies in developing countries.
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