The Frequency of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children with Cyanotic Heart Disease and Acyanotic Heart Disease

Mohsen S. Elalfy; Ahmed M. Elemam; Nadia Y. Riad; Zahraa M. Elnahas

doi:10.12816/0052971

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The Frequency of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children with Cyanotic Heart Disease and Acyanotic Heart Disease

Authors:

Mohsen S. Elalfy | Ahmed M. Elemam | Nadia Y. Riad | Zahraa M. Elnahas

Publisher:

Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2019 Vol.36 Issue 1-2, pp.31-43

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

133423

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Quarterly

pISSN:

16871677

DOI:

10.12816/0052971

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Abstract:

 Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is common in Egyptian children; whether it is more prevalent among children with congenital heart disease (CHD) which is needed to be studied.Objective: To determine the frequency of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in pediatric patients with different congenital heart diseasesSubjects and Methods: This study is a cross sectional study including 80 Egyptian pediatric patients with congenital heart disease who were diagnosed and have been followed up at pediatric cardiology clinic, National Heart Institute from June, 2018 to January, 2019. They were equally either; (1) Cyanotic congenital heart disease group (2) Acyanotic congenital heart disease group. All of patients aged from 3 months to 3 years. CBC test and iron profile test were carried out for all patients, and soluble transferrin receptor was carried out for patients that have iron deficiency anemia.Results: There were 27 male (67.5%) and 13 female (32.5%) in cyanotic CHD group, and 21 male (52.5%) and 19 female (47.5%) in acyanotic CHD group.The prevalence of anemia in cyanotic group was higher than acyanotic group (60% and 42.5%. respectively).In our investigations patients that had ID in cyanotic CHD was (32.5 %) and that had iron deficiency anemia was (22.5%). But those of acyanotic DOI: 10.12816/0052971CHD that had ID was (30 %) and that had iron deficiency anemia was (20%).Conclusion: Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia are commonly encountered in children with congenital heart disease..Routine screening for iron deficiency is recommended for these children to ensure correction of iron status.

Article Details

The Frequency of Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Children with Cyanotic Heart Disease and Acyanotic Heart Disease

Authors:

Mohsen S. Elalfy | Ahmed M. Elemam | Nadia Y. Riad | Zahraa M. Elnahas

Publisher:

Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2019 Vol.36 Issue 1-2, pp.31-43

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

133423

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16871677

DOI:

10.12816/0052971

Descriptors:

PAEDIATRICS

CHILDREN DISEASES

HEART DISEASES

IRON DEFICIENCY

ANAEMIA

EGYPT

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Congenital Heart Disease

Children

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Mohsen S. Elalfy | Ahmed M. Elemam | Nadia Y. Riad | Zahraa M. Elnahas

Publisher: Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics: Medicine

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2019 Vol.36 Issue 1-2, pp.31-43

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2019

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 133423

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 16871677

DOI: 10.12816/0052971

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Mohsen S. Elalfy | Ahmed M. Elemam | Nadia Y. Riad | Zahraa M. Elnahas

Publisher:

Ain Shams University : Egyptian Paediatric Society

Main Topics:

Medicine

Journal:

Egyptian Journal of Pediatrics 2019 Vol.36 Issue 1-2, pp.31-43

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2019

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

133423

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

16871677

DOI:

10.12816/0052971