A simple heart scan can save the lives of children suffering with conditions such as rheumatic heart disease. Shidlovski/Shutterstock November 11, 2019 How a simple scan helped children suffering with hidden heart diseases in South Africa Cameron Dockerill, University of Oxford Hidden heart conditions, like rheumatic heart disease, can have deadly consequences if not treated properly – or not treated at all.
xpixel/Shutterstock.com June 8, 2018 People born with a heart defect are at greater risk of mental health problems Liza Morton, University of Strathclyde People with congenital heart disease are at greater risk of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Scientists are beginning to discover why.
Most people assume heart disease is a lifestyle illness that only affects adults. Kylie Kennedy October 19, 2017 Childhood heart disease has a profound impact and is under-recognised Nadine Kasparian, UNSW Sydney; David Winlaw, University of Sydney, and Gary Sholler, University of Sydney Children can have heart disease too, and many are born with it.