Primary detection of congenital heart diseases in the Kyrgyz Republic

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this paper is to understand the structure of congenital heart diseases (CHD) and the age of the first diagnosis in a population referred to specialized cardiac surgery center from different regions of Kyrgyz Republic. Methods: In 2017, 7213 people of different ages, from Kyrgyz Republic were examined by using transthoracic echocardiogram at cardiac surgery center aimed to detection of congenital heart disease Results: In total, 478 new patients with primary diagnosis of CHD were identified; 413 (86%) patients had a delayed diagnosis. The total detectability was 6.75%. The structure of congenital heart disease has a large difference depending on the age group. The proportion of complex heart defects predominates in newborn children and significantly decreases with age. Conclusion: A study of the prevalence and structure of heart defects in the country will help to find the right decision in planned care for patients with CHD, in cases of limited resources.

The results of a three-year research program on assessment of primary diagnostic issue of congenital heart defects in children under 1 year and the availability of cardiac surgical care in the Kyrgyz Republic

“…A previous study of CHD in Kyrgyz Republic territory showed that only 14% of children had been diagnosed before discharge from the maternity hospital, and 86% of patients had a delayed diagnosis (8). The aim of study is evaluation of the scope of problem and gaining of novel statistical data on prevalence and detectability of CHD in various regions of Kyrgyz Republic Objectives: 1.…”