Patient's question:
Congenital heart disease, could it possibly become serious in your 20s? Before that, you didn't feel like there was a problem? Because since childhood, you've had palpitations. In middle school, you felt palpitations and shortness of breath, and after running, you had no energy all over your body. Hello, can people with congenital heart disease not live past 20?Doctor's answer:
Some heart diseases can interfere with heart function as people age. If there is congenital heart disease, it can be confirmed through a thorough examination with echocardiography. Therefore, if the patient has uncomfortable symptoms, it is recommended to first undergo a careful examination with echocardiography and electrocardiogram. It is advised to promptly visit the cardiology department of a hospital for follow-up, improve the echocardiography, and undergo relevant examinations to confirm the diagnosis and provide active treatment. In daily life, it is recommended to maintain a balance between work and rest, eat a light diet, and always stay optimistic and cheerful to prevent catching colds and becoming exhausted from overwork.