Acquired Heart Disease
Acquired heart conditions are those that a child is not born with, but develop during childhood. Acquired heart disease is varied and can develop at any age in life. The most common acquired heart diseases seen in children in the United States include hypertension, heart damage due to infections or viruses, abnormal heart rhythms or endocarditis (inflammation of the heart lining.) More specifically, the two most common acquired heart conditions found in children are Rheumatic Heart Disease and Kawasaki Disease.
A child suspected of suffering from heart disease might exhibit symptoms such as chest pain, fainting, and irregular heartbeats. After a referral to The Children’s Hospital, your pediatric cardiologist will conduct an evaluation, recommend a treatment plan and follow the progress of your child.
Acquired Heart Conditions We Treat
