Classification of heart diseases in children:

Heart diseases in children can be divided into the following groups:

1. Congenital heart diseases in children:

Congenital heart diseases in children are-

i) Structural cardiac changes that are present at birth e.g.

• Ventricular septal defect
• Atrial septal defect
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Coarctation of aorta
• Patent ductus arteriosus
• Pulmonary stenosis
• Complete transposition of great arteries
• Aortic stenosis.

ii) Genetic tendencies that lead to the changes developing after birth e.g. cardiomyopathy

2. Acquired heart diseases in children:

• Rheumatoid heart disease
• Auto-immune disorders
• Cardiac infection
• Metabolic disorders
• Endocrine abnormalities
• Tumors.