Cardiac Disease in Children: Statistics

February 22, 2006 (Press Release) -- Thousands of babies born each year have congenital cardiovascular defects. Of those who have these defects,

4–10 percent have atrioventricular septal defect.
8–11 percent have coarctation of the aorta.
9–14 percent have tetralogy of Fallot.
10–11 percent have transposition of the great arteries.
14–16 percent have ventricular septal defects.
Other children will develop acquired heart disease. This includes...

Arrhythmias. The projected incidence estimate for supraventricular tachycardia alone is 1–4 per 1000.
Cardiomyopathies.
Kawasaki disease.
Rheumatic fever.
Familial hypercholesterolemia will affect the future of an unknown but probably large number of children.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) with its myocarditis.
Related AHA publications:

Heart and Stroke Facts
Your Child's Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Feeding Infants With Congenital Heart Disease: A Guide for Parents
Dental Care for Children (includes Bacterial Endocarditis Wallet Card)
If Your Child Has a Congenital Heart Defect
Your Heart and How It Works
Individual tear sheets may be sent to callers from the following pad:

If Your Child Needs a Heart Test (Exercise Tests; Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging)


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