Prevalence and Pattern of Cardiovascular Symptoms and Diseases in Pediatric Patients: Insights from a Single-Center Observational Study with a Focus on Age and Gender

Bakground/Aims: This single-center, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence and patterns of cardiovascular symptoms and findings among pediatric patients aged 1-18 years, focusing on age and gender as potential influencing factors. Methods: Pediatric patients aged 1-18 with cardiov...

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Main Authors: Zeynettin Kaya, Fuat Polat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Selcuk University Press 2024-02-01
Series:Genel Tıp Dergisi
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/3503389
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Summary:Bakground/Aims: This single-center, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the prevalence and patterns of cardiovascular symptoms and findings among pediatric patients aged 1-18 years, focusing on age and gender as potential influencing factors. Methods: Pediatric patients aged 1-18 with cardiovascular symptoms were studied, categorized by age (1-6, 7-12, 13-18) and gender (male and female) using electronic medical records, undergoing comprehensive clinical assessments including examinations, ECGs, and echocardiograms. Statistical analyses unveiled prevalence trends. Results: 720 patients were included the study and 53.9% of them were female. The prevalence of symptoms and diseases varied by age. Chest pain was common in 13-18 group; murmurs linked to congenital defects in 1-6 group. Valve and pericardial/myocardial diseases in 7-12 group, tied to rheumatic risks. Gender had minimal impact on patterns. Conclusion: The study underscores tailored management, age-specific considerations, and gender's minor role in pediatric cardiovascular symptoms and diseases.
ISSN:2602-3741