Thyroid Functions in Children With Congenital Heart Diseases

Thyroid Functions in Children With Congenital Heart Diseases

Thyroid hormone is critical for normal neurocognitive development in young infants, and even transient hypothyroidism can cause adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes. In a population of infants with CHD who already bear a high risk of long-term developmental delay, detection of hypothyroidism, even of a transient nature, may be even more consequential, and routine periodic monitoring of thyroid function may be necessary to reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental disabilities

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children since birth up to age of 12 years old including both genders diagnosed to have CHD exposed to radiation, contrast or not.

Exclusion Criteria:

• above 12 years old