Primordial Prevention of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) in Children

Known Symptoms

Encourage daily physical activity and limit sedentary screen time.
Promote balanced diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke and other harmful substances.
Educate children and families about cardiovascular health early.

Known Causes

Childhood obesity and poor dietary habits.
Early onset high blood pressure or dyslipidemia.
Sedentary lifestyle and insufficient physical activity.
Exposure to environmental or secondhand smoking.

Care

Regular pediatric checkups to monitor growth and vital signs.
School- and community-based heart health education programs.
Family involvement in healthy meal planning and active lifestyle.
Early screening for cardiovascular risk factors such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure.

Known Symptoms

Encourage daily physical activity and limit sedentary screen time.
Promote balanced diets rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke and other harmful substances.
Educate children and families about cardiovascular health early.

Known Causes

Care

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Cardiology

Our Cardiology Department delivers prevention, diagnosis and treatment for heart diseases through personalised care and advanced technology. Risk clinics for blood pressure and lipids offer non-invasive testing (ECG, echocardiogram, treadmill stress test, Holter monitor, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) and provide interventional services in a modern Catheterisation Laboratory, including device therapy and structural procedures. We maintain 24/7 cardiac ICU coverage and consultant availability to ensure rapid treatment for acute events. Post-procedure, patients receive tailored rehabilitation and multidisciplinary support that spans diabetes, pulmonary, and genetic services.

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