As you know, the goals and objectives of cardiology are to study the human cardiovascular system, diagnose all kinds of abnormalities in its work and, accordingly, treat the revealed diseases (for example, if an additional chord of the left ventricle is found). For a long time it was believed that heart problems bother mainly the older generation. However, today the situation has changed: heart disease is often diagnosed in middle-aged people, adolescents, and even very young children. We will talk about the latter in more detail.
Pediatric cardiology
All cardiovascular ailments in children are usually divided into congenital and acquired. The first group of pathologies arises in the process of embryo formation. As the main prerequisites for this, doctors call bad ecology, constant stress experienced by the expectant mother, a hereditary predisposition and a number of infectious diseases. As for acquired heart problems, here the first place in the list of possible causes is occupied by infections. Incorrect treatment usually leads to complications. What can be considered a reason for visiting a cardiologist? Heart palpitations, pain in the sternum, swelling, swelling of the joints. In addition, it should be remembered that certain diseases, such as heart disease, at the initial stage develop completely asymptomatically. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct regular examinations. And what to do if an extra chord is found in the left ventricle ?
MARS
In the field of pediatric cardiology, there is such a direction as small anomalies in the development of the heart (abbreviated as MARS). It is in this category that the extra chord of the left ventricle belongs. According to doctors, such problems do not pose a great danger, since they do not pose a direct threat to the patient's life. It should be noted, however, that they all require ongoing medical supervision. The most common manifestation in this group is the extra left ventricular chord.
What it is?
This kind of chord is a filamentous structure. On the one hand, it is attached to the wall of the heart muscle, and on the opposite - to the valve leaflet. Diagnosis of the pathology is complicated by the fact that it cannot be detected by the results of the ECG and even listen. A cardiologist may suspect that the patient has an additional left ventricular chord if he hears a heart murmur. In this case, the doctor should refer the patient to an ultrasound scan to confirm or refute the diagnosis.
Characteristic
This anomaly can have a different shape and structure. Often the additional chord of the left ventricle of the heart plays the role of an additional conductive element. This factor provokes the development of arrhythmia and ventricular fibrillation. Often, the patient's complaints resemble the symptoms of chronic heart disease. However, complications can arise only if the chord has hemodynamic significance. Otherwise, you will not need any special treatment. The only thing that needs to be done is to undergo a thorough examination before taking up excessive physical exertion.