CHILDREN CAN ALSO HAVE A HEART ATTACK

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CHILDREN CAN ALSO HAVE A HEART ATTACK

Noting that most of the sudden deaths in childhood are caused by heart disease, Turkey Medicals member Antalya hospital department, clinic best Cardiologist Professor Doctor in Turkey “Regular check-ups are essential, especially for those who have a family history of heart attack at an early age,” was said.
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Although a heart attack usually occurs at an older age, it is also a serious threat to children. But it is possible to reduce this risk with precautions, said Pediatric Cardiologist Professor Doctor who gave vital advice to parents. Here are his explanations.

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WHAT SYMPTOMS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED?

From time to time we hear reports that school-age children have lost their lives while playing, cycling, training. These deaths are usually caused by the heart. Therefore, children who get tired quickly when compared to their peers, feel short of breath, have chest pain when moving or sitting, chest pain is accompanied by complaints of palpitations and fainting should be taken to a doctor in Turkey.

What should parents pay attention to?

A child of any age group can have a heart attack. The most muscle cause of a heart attack are diseases of the heart muscle. An important place is occupied by these diseases, especially those with a genetic transition. The most important feature that will alert parents is the deaths in the family under the age of 40, the cause of which is unknown. In the presence of family members who have been lost at an early age without knowing the cause, children should definitely be examined.

Child who has pacemaker in their family, a heart attack at an early age, and genetic hyperlipidemia (high fat content in the blood) should also have a cardiological examination. Diseases of the heart November can also develop later. The most common cause we see is inflammation of the heart November. A doctor should be consulted if there are complaints of weakness, rapid fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and palpitations after a viral upper respiratory tract disease that may seem insignificant.

Obesity is also a big risk

One of the causes of sudden death by heart attack in children is coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease can be genetically transitive, as well as child obesity, diabetes, hypertension can be accompanied by causes. Protecting children from obesity, which is one of the important health problems, is very important for heart health.
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Turkish Pediatric Cardiologist Professor Doctor, she gave vital advice to parents: The importance of healthy eating and exercise should not be forgotten.

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Kawasaki disease, which is one of the important causes of coronary heart disease in children, usually occurs at the first 5 years of age after an upper respiratory tract infection. Its manifestations are redness of the eyes and tongue, rashes on the body, peeling on the fingers and toes. The disease causes a heart attack by holding the coronary vessels.

Allergy and cold remedies can be harmful

Heart rhythm disturbance can be observed in children for genetic reasons. Antibiotics, drugs used to treat distraction-hyperactivity and long-term allergies can also cause rhythm disturbances and palpitations attacks. Arrhythmias can often occur when coughing, cold medications are used for a long time and in high doses. Unnecessary medication should not be used without the doctor’s approval.

On the other hand, the heart health of children who are just starting to play sports should be evaluated. Sports should be conducted in the company of a coach, prohibited substances of natural or synthetic origin that increase muscle mass or energy should not be used.

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President of Organ Transplant Center at MedicalPark Hospital Antalya

Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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