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Congenital heart diseases: OverviewOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss among infants suffering from congenital heart diseases and compare the degree of hearing impairment in those suffering from cyanotic heart disease compared to those suffering from acyanotic heart disease Congenital heart defects are the singular most common congenital anomalies and account for a significant fraction of childhood mortality and morbidity. Hearing impairment is the most frequent sensory deficit. In Egypt there have been no national surveys on the prevalence of hearing loss and deafness. Early diagnosis and intervention are important in the acquisition of hearing, speech, and linguistic skills, thereby contributing to the positive development of the child. The purpose of this study is to assess the prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss among infants suffering from congenital heart diseases and compare the degree of hearing impairment in those suffering from cyanotic heart disease compared to those suffering from acyanotic heart disease. Patients and methods. The study was carried out at Cardiac Care Unit, Cardiology Unit, Pediatric Department, Tanta University.