Introduction

Among the heart defects most often diagnosed in adolescents are congenital heart defects and structural abnormalities that were not detected in childhood.

Heart Rhythm Disturbances

Cardiologist Anastasia Fomicheva said in an interview with Gazeta.Ru: “These diseases also include heart rhythm disturbances, which are not only hereditary in nature or associated with structural changes in the heart, but also acquired as a result of drug abuse, lifestyle, and chronic stress. Early diagnosis of these conditions can help treat them and restore normal heart rhythm.”

Endocarditis

Another disease, she said, is an infection of the lining of the heart called endocarditis, which also affects the heart valves and is caused by streptococcal bacteria, staphylococci, and others. She says: “For this reason, sore throats need to be treated promptly rather than neglecting the use of antibiotics.”

Viral Myocarditis

In addition, viral myocarditis in adolescents can develop as a result of infection with a viral disease (acute respiratory infection, influenza, COVID-19). Without treatment, viral myocarditis can lead to heart failure.

High Blood Pressure

She says: “High blood pressure is another common condition among teenagers. But when you’re young, it’s caused by another condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated.”

Conclusion

The doctor concludes his speech by noting that if previously absent symptoms appear, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, loss of consciousness, fatigue, it is necessary to consult a cardiologist to diagnose and treat the cause.

Source: Gazeta.Ru