Published on: 2025-11-27 | Written by: Dr. Sonia Al Saidi Prof Pediatric Cardiology
The children’s heart is one of the most vital organs requiring careful monitoring from birth through adolescence. Heart diseases in children can be congenital or acquired and require early diagnosis and precise treatment to ensure healthy growth.
Dr. Sonia Ali Al-Saeedi confirms that regular monitoring of children’s heart health helps in the early detection of cardiac issues and significantly improves treatment outcomes.
Early detection of congenital heart defects
Diagnosis of irregular heartbeats, tachycardia, or bradycardia
Monitoring blood pressure and oxygen levels
Determining the appropriate treatment, whether medicinal or surgical
Dr. Sonia Ali Al-Saeedi explains that routine follow-ups help prevent serious complications and maintain the child’s overall health.
Congenital defects such as atrial or ventricular septal defects
Arrhythmias and irregular heartbeats
Weakness of the heart muscle or acquired heart failure
Heart valve disorders
Dr. Sonia Ali Al-Saeedi confirms that early diagnosis of these conditions enables effective treatment and reduces future risks.
Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart)
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Blood pressure and oxygen level measurements
Dr. Sonia Ali Al-Saeedi explains that these tests are essential to monitor a child’s heart health and detect early changes.
Medications to regulate heart rate or blood pressure
Surgery or catheterization to correct congenital defects
Continuous follow-up after treatment to ensure full recovery
Dr. Sonia Ali Al-Saeedi confirms that combining medical and surgical treatment with careful follow-up achieves the best outcomes for children.
Teaching parents the warning signs such as fatigue or shortness of breath
Encouraging proper nutrition and suitable physical activity for children
Adhering to regular check-ups to monitor the child’s heart health
Dr. Sonia Ali Al-Saeedi emphasizes that parental awareness plays a key role in prevention and early detection of heart diseases.