Free congenital heart disease screening for children in Nghe An from June 7-9

The program "Heart for Children" will come to Nghe An to organize free congenital heart screening for children in the province from June 7-9. Photo: Archive

The program is coordinated by cardiologists from Hanoi Heart Hospital, National Children's Hospital and Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital to provide completely free congenital heart screening.for children from 0 - 16Children of age with symptoms such as: Have been detected/suspected of having congenital heart disease by doctors at medical facilities; Often have recurrent coughs and wheezing; Abnormal breathing (rapid breathing, chest retractions when inhaling); Children often have pneumonia, bronchitis; Children show signs of slow feeding (lasting more than 30 minutes) or cannot finish feeding; Rapid breathing, sweating, especially after feedings; Children grow slowly, have pale, cold skin, sweat, and are often easily tired; Lips, tongue, and fingertips are blue; Shortness of breath when exerting effort.

The program is organizedfrom 7:30 to 16:30 on June 7 to June 8, 2019 and from 7:30 to 11:30 on June 9, 2019; atNghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital(No. 19, Ton That Tung Street, Vinh City, Nghe An Province).

If the child has a history of congenital heart disease, parents need to bring the test results so that the doctor can re-examine the condition.

In addition, the examination program is free, parents do not need to register in advance, do not need to bring documents such as health insurance, household registration book... If the children are in difficult circumstances, the program will guide the necessary procedures to apply for financial assistance for free surgery.

“Heart for You” is a charity program jointly implemented by Viettel Group and Tam Long Viet Fund for over 10 years.

For more information please contact:VIETTEL NGHE AN

Lenin Avenue, Ha Huy Tap Ward, Vinh City, Nghe An Province.

Phone: 02386 250 178