PREVALENCE OF CONGENITAL HEART DISEASES IN CHILDREN OF SCHOOL AGE ACCORDING TO ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY DATA

Abstract

Purpose of the study. Study of the prevalence of congenital heart defects among schoolchildren in the Kyrgyz Republic. Materials and methods. The material for the study were 38598 schoolchildren aged 6 to 16 surveyed in Jalal-Abad, Osh, Batken and Naryn regions. Using the instrumental technique, 2919 children out of all schoolchildren underwent an echocardiographic (EchoCG) study. The indication for echocardiography of the study was presence of a heart murmur, revealed by auscultation. Results. Based on the study, the authors identified 171 (5.8%) cases of congenital heart defects. Conclusion. The presented results indicate changes in the size of the heart cavities, valve apparatus and pressure in the pulmonary artery with an enriched pulmonary circulation. With tetralogy of Fallot and pulmonary atresia, there is an increased size of the pancreas and a smaller size of the left ventricle. More complex defects are detected at a younger age. All of the above indicates the need to optimize early diagnosis and management tactics for children with congenital heart defects.