History
Pediatric heart disease represents an important cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. Congenital heart disease is one of the most common pediatric heart disease and congenital anomalies in the world and is one of the most common causes of death in neonatal and children under the age of one year. Approximately 8 to 10 in every 1,000 babies are born with some kind of congenital heart disease or defect.
Unfortunately, in Iran, there are no accurate data on the prevalence, causes, severity, and dispersion of these diseases. Therefore, the pediatric cardiovascular research center, with the goal of collecting accurate statistics and information in this field and conducting research activities in the field of prevention, control, and treatment of heart disease in children, was established in Isfahan Cardiovascular Institute in 2017.
Date of Establishment: 16 April 2017
Aims
- Development and application of existing knowledge on heart disease in children, especially congenital heart disease
- Conducting basic, epidemiological and clinical research with the goal of identifying pathogens, diagnosing and treating the disease, and developing research in the prevention of congenital heart disease
- Training and encouraging researchers and specialists in the field heart disease in children
- Collaborating with other research and education Centers at both national and international level
- Promotion of knowledge, attitude, and practice of patients and physicians about risk factors for heart disease in children
- Increasing the awareness of stakeholders and policymakers of the health system about heart disease in children
- Establishing a congenital heart disease registration system in Isfahan
Vision
Developing of methodologies and preventive protocols to decrease the adverse effect of acquired and congenital heart diseases and their mortality and morbidity in neonates, infants and children.
Mission
Research is conducted using a multidisciplinary approach to study the etiological and risk factors and treatment of cardiovascular disease in the children.
Facilities
Services:
- Clinic for the prevention of heart disease in children
- Clinic for the prevention of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents
- Clinic of behavioral disorders in children with syncope
- Congenital heart disease registration
Center Equipment:
- Clinic of Pediatric Cardiovascular Research Center
- Laboratory of Isfahan Cardiovascular Institute