Resumen

VALENTIN RODRIGUEZ, Aymara. Congenital heart disease in pediatric age, clinical and epidemiological aspects. Rev.Med.Electrón. [online]. 2018, vol.40, n.4, pp. 1083-1099. ISSN 1684-1824.

ABSTRACT Congenital cardiac malformations constitute a mortality profile that is planned to be modified in accordance with the objectives, purposes and guidelines declared by the Ministry of Public Health. For pediatricians, it is a concern to control morbidity and mortality for this cause, and actions that contribute to facilitate health priorities with the evaluation of the results achieved in the programs and services implemented in relation to these conditions, the study of congenital heart disease becomes a priority. In view of this situation, the general objective of this condition is to describe the general characteristics of this condition by means of a bibliographical review that brings together its main clinical manifestations, etiological factors, classification, pathophysiology, demographic aspects, diagnosis and treatment. This will raise the level of knowledge about these diseases to identify risk factors preconceptionally and establish action plans that will in the future reduce the prevalence of congenital heart disease in the province.

Palabras clave : congenital cardiopathy; childhood; pediatric.

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