Revisión bibliográfica: tamizaje cardiaco neonatal y su importancia en la detección temprana de cardiopatías congénitas

Abstract

Introduction: Approximately one hundred and thirty million infants are born worldwide each year, with nearly four million dying during the neonatal period; an estimated 7% are due to congenital heart defects. Congenital cardiovascular malformations constitute the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. It is one of the main reasons neonatal cardiac screening was developed and performed after 24 hours of life. Early detection of these heart defects is crucial to intervene promptly and optimize health outcomes in affected newborns.

Objective: To demonstrate the importance of implementing neonatal cardiac screening.

Methodology: This review was conducted on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases employing Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS) and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). Additionally, Boolean operators "AND," "OR," and "NOT" were used. All the retrieved information was published in the last five years. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were considered for the selection of articles.

Expected results: The aim is to describe the importance of implementing neonatal cardiac screening for early and timely detection of congenital heart diseases. Additionally, the effectiveness of neonatal cardiac screening will be assessed.