Pediatrics & Therapeutics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0665
ISSN: 2161-0665
Omid Ahmad Faizi
Dr. Haji. Mohammad Shaheesr neonatologist, FMIC and Mrs Maqbula Sahar Head nurse of NICU-FMIC, Afghanistan
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Pediatr Ther
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common lesion among all types of neonatal disease in the world. CHD is defined as a gross structural abnormality of the heart or intra-thoracic great vessels which potentially of functional significance. Studies found that the incidence of CHD varies from 4/1000 to 50/1000 live birth and the relative frequency of different types of major form of CHD differs with variety of case context especially in stillbirth, spontaneous abortion and prematurity. It is frequently reported that the CHD incidence is either constant or increasing worldwide. There is no nationwide survey on congenital heart disease of neonate children in Afghanistan. There are nine common lesions that constitute the 80% of the CHD where 36% Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), 5% Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), 9% Patent Arterial Duct (PDA), 9% Pulmonary Stenosis, 5% Aortic Stenosis, 5% Coartation of Aorta, 4% Transposition of Great Arteries, 4% Tetralogy of Fallot etc. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to find the incidence of Congenital Heart Disease among the neonate with their maternal diabetes. Methods: We performed a retrospective study and it was conducted at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of the French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children Hospital in Kabul City, Afghanistan during (01/01/2023-30/12/2023). Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS 24.
Dr. Omid Ahmad Faizi is a highly experienced Neonatologist Consultant and the Head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at FMIC. With a strong commitment to neonatal health, he specializes in the care of critically ill newborns, ensuring the highest standards of treatment and innovation in neonatal medicine. He works alongside Dr. Haji Mohammad Shaheesr, a dedicated neonatologist at FMIC, who plays a crucial role in managing complex neonatal cases and advancing evidence-based care. Supporting the team, Mrs. Maqbula Sahar, the Head Nurse of NICU-FMIC, leads the nursing staff in delivering compassionate and expert care to premature and critically ill newborns. Together, they form a highly skilled team, committed to improving neonatal outcomes and providing exceptional care to the most vulnerable patients.