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Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects are differences in the structure of the heart or the major blood vessels that are present from birth. They are the most common type of birth defect and affect roughly 1 in 100 newborns.
They range from small holes in the heart (atrial or ventricular septal defects) that often close on their own, to complex defects that need surgery or catheter treatment and lifelong follow-up.
Melanie Karabouta worked for many years at specialised congenital heart disease centres in Germany and cares for patients from the newborn period into adulthood, working with pediatric heart surgeons and other specialists when needed.
How a pediatric cardiologist helps
- Diagnosis with heart ultrasound (echocardiography) and ECG
- Regular follow-up before and after surgery or catheter procedures
- Adjusting medication when needed
- Advice on sports, school and everyday life
- Care of children with congenital heart defects
Book an appointment
For appointments at the General Clinic of Thessaloniki, call +30 2310 895100.