Abstract

Pediatric cardiology focuses on diagnosing and treating congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. With improvements in prenatal diagnostics, surgical interventions, and catheterbased therapies, the prognosis for many pediatric cardiac conditions has significantly improved. This article reviews major congenital heart defects (CHDs), discusses recent advances in diagnostic imaging, explores interventional cardiology approaches, and highlights long-term management strategies. Special attention is given to the role of genetics, early screening programs, and multidisciplinary care in improving clinical outcomes for pediatric cardiac patients.