Is My 5-Year-Old's Heart Rate Too Fast? Understanding Pediatric Heart Health
Is a 5-year-old child's heart rate considered too fast? Hello Doctor: I accidentally measured my five-year-old daughter's heart rate and found that it was quite fast, even while she was quietly watching TV and not exercising. Her heart rate was around 114 to 120 beats p...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Hello: Generally speaking, the normal heart rate range for children is as follows: for infants under 1 year old, 80-140 beats per minute; for children aged 1 to 6 years, 80-120 beats per minute; and for children over 6 years old, 60-100 beats per minute. These rates should be mea...[Read More] Is My 5-Year-Old's Heart Rate Too Fast? Understanding Pediatric Heart Health
Understanding Pediatric Heart Catheterization for Small Ventricular Defects
Cardiac catheterization? My child is currently 7 years old and has a small ventricular septal defect (VSD) measuring approximately 0.5 cm. We have been following up at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. During the recent visit, the doctor mentioned that at this age, the defect ...
Dr. Zhang Yingwen Reply:
For small ventricular septal defects, most patients will spontaneously close before the age of one or two. Those that do close on their own typically do so before the age of four. In contrast, moderate to severe defects are less likely to close spontaneously. A defect measuring 0...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Heart Catheterization for Small Ventricular Defects
Understanding Heart Defects in Children: Growth and Treatment Insights
A heart defect can affect development? Hello Dr. Wang, My daughter is one year and seven months old, currently weighing around 8.5 to 9 kilograms. She was diagnosed with a heart defect at birth, which requires her to have check-ups every six months. After our visit to the hospit...
Dr. Wang Jiayi Reply:
Hello, Ah He: It seems that you care deeply for your child. Your questions should be answered by a trusted pediatric cardiologist who can provide regular follow-up. Different opinions from various doctors may only add to your concerns. There are some good reference materials avai...[Read More] Understanding Heart Defects in Children: Growth and Treatment Insights
Understanding Pediatric Heart Pain: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Chest pain In 1990, a diagnosis of mitral valve prolapse was made, with occasional episodes of tachycardia and chest pain. Regular follow-up examinations each year showed no deterioration. However, this year, there have been several episodes of increased shortness of breath, whic...
Dr. Zhang Peixin Reply:
Hello: For heart issues, it is advisable to consult a cardiologist. The diagnosis you mentioned (left shoulder valve prolapse) may be incorrect; it should be mitral valve prolapse. I recommend seeing a cardiologist to confirm the diagnosis. Sincerely, Dr. Zhang Pei-Hsin, Pediatri...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Heart Pain: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding Pediatric Heart Murmurs: Care and Concerns
Pediatric heart problems Hello, my child has a heart murmur and has been evaluated, which was determined to be a functional murmur (tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonary valve insufficiency) with significant blood flow regurgitation. What precautions and care should I take, and i...
Dr. Zhou Zuyou Reply:
Dear Parents, Functional heart murmurs generally refer to minor structural abnormalities of the heart that do not significantly affect its function. Mild tricuspid regurgitation and pulmonary valve insufficiency are not life-threatening. However, if the regurgitation leads to si...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Heart Murmurs: Care and Concerns