CONGENITAL HEART SURGERIES 

Every kid deserves a heart that can run and play and dream. For kids born with heart problems the journey starts with care and courage and great surgeons like Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar.
 
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar are experts in taking care of kids with heart problems. They help kids from babies to teenagers who have heart problems. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar know how to fix hearts so kids can play and have fun like kids. They are very good at what they do.
 
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar fix problems like holes in the heart and issues with the heart valves and other heart problems. They use techniques to make the heart work properly. They care about families because they know every heart has a family that trusts Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar.
 
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan says, when we do surgery on a child it is not about fixing the heart problem it's about protecting their future. Dr. Senthil Kumar adds, "We do not just save lives we help kids live their lives. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar want kids with heart problems to have lives.
 
Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar work with doctors, nurses and specialists to create a place for surgery. They help babies and kids with surgeries bringing hope and healing to their lives. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar are doctors who really care about kids and want to make them feel better.
 
Every heartbeat matters. Kids with heart problems need care and attention. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar can help them. They are experts in taking care of kids with heart problems.

About Children’s Heart Surgeries

Some kids are born with heart problems. These problems can be small or very serious. They can affect the heart or the valves or the blood vessels. Kids with heart problems need care and surgery to feel better.
 
Here are some common heart problems that need surgery:
 
* Holes in the heart
 
* Narrow valves
 
* Other problems
 
Lets look at these problems and the surgeries used to treat them:

a. Hole in the Heart Chambers

A hole in the heart chambers is a problem. It lets oxygen- blood flow into the wrong chamber making the heart work hard. To fix this a procedure or open-heart surgery can be used. A patch covers the hole and the heart is fixed.
 
* When to have surgery: If kids have symptoms like being short of breath or feeling tired.
 
* What to expect after surgery: Most kids get better fully. They can have fun like kids.

b. Hole in the Lower Heart Chambers

A hole in the heart chambers is also a problem. It lets oxygen- blood flow into the wrong chamber making the heart send blood to the lungs. To fix this a procedure or open-heart surgery can be used. A patch covers the hole and the heart is fixed.
 
* When to have surgery: If kids have symptoms like having trouble breathing or not growing well.
 
* What to expect after surgery: Most kids get better fully. They can lead lives.

c. Open Blood Vessel

A blood vessel that stays open after birth can cause problems. To fix this a procedure or open-heart surgery can be used. The surgeon closes the blood vessel.
 
* When to have surgery: If symptoms appear early in life.
 
* What to expect after surgery: Kids can get better fully. They can have fun like kids.

d. Complex Heart Problem

This problem involves four issues: a hole in the heart chambers a valve problem the main blood vessel is in the place and the heart muscle is thickened. To fix this open-heart surgery is used. The hole is closed the valve is. The main blood vessel is moved to the right place.
 
* When to have surgery: Within the year of life.
 
* What to expect after surgery: Most kids lead lives but some may need more surgeries.
 
Summary of Heart Problems and Surgeries
 
| Heart Problem | Description | Surgery Type | When to Have Surgery | What to Expect After Surgery |
 
 
Hole in the Heart Chambers | Hole between chambers | Special procedure or open-heart surgery in childhood if symptoms appear | Kids get better fully after repair |
 
| Hole in the Lower Heart Chambers | Hole between chambers | Special procedure or open-heart surgery | In infancy or early childhood kids get better fully after repair |
 
Open Blood Vessel | Blood vessel stays open | Open-heart surgery | Infancy or early childhood kids get better fully after closure |
 
Complex Heart Problem | Complex problem with four issues, open-heart surgery | Infancy, within the year | Kids lead lives may need more surgeries |
 
Heart problems like holes in the heart, narrow valves and other issues often need surgery. With treatment most kids with heart problems can live lives. Regular follow-up care is very important. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar can help kids with heart problems live lives. Dr. Srinath Vijayasekharan and Dr. Senthil Kumar are doctors who care about kids, with heart problems and want to make them feel better.