Paediatric Heart Disease encompasses a wide spectrum of congenital and acquired cardiac conditions that appear during fetal life, at birth, or in early childhood, and demand highly specialised assessment and coordinated long-term care. Because cardiovascular physiology in infants and children differs significantly from adults, clinicians must understand age-specific hemodynamics, chamber growth, shunt physiology and the impact of developmental milestones on disease expression. As the population of children and young adults living with repaired or palliated heart defects grows worldwide, many professionals look for structured learning in paediatric cardiology when planning their education or selecting an international cardiology conference dedicated to lifelong congenital heart care and advanced treatment options.

Early detection is central to improving outcomes. Advances in fetal echocardiography, neonatal screening and early postnatal assessment allow clinicians to identify critical lesions before they progress to circulatory collapse or irreversible end-organ damage. Timely diagnosis of duct-dependent lesions, cyanotic malformations, complex septal defects and obstructive lesions enables planned delivery, rapid stabilisation and transfer to specialised centres. The session explores how multidisciplinary teams integrate neonatology, paediatrics, cardiac imaging, intensive care and surgery to provide safe, seamless care, especially in the first days and weeks of life when physiologic transitions are pronounced.

Because many conditions fall under the broader umbrella of pediatric cardiology, attendees will review common and complex presentations including ventricular septal defects, atrioventricular septal defects, transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot, single-ventricle physiology, cardiomyopathies, channelopathies and acquired diseases such as Kawasaki disease or rheumatic heart disease. Emphasis is placed on recognising red-flag symptoms such as poor feeding, failure to thrive, recurrent respiratory infections, cyanotic spells and unexplained fatigue, all of which may indicate underlying structural or functional disease.

Management requires a carefully staged approach that balances the timing of intervention with growth, neurodevelopment and family readiness. The session examines how surgical repair, staged palliation, catheter-based interventions and hybrid procedures are chosen based on anatomy, comorbidities and institutional expertise. Long-term follow-up addresses residual lesions, arrhythmias, ventricular dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension, exercise tolerance and psychosocial needs. Participants gain insight into transition planning from paediatric to adult congenital heart services, ensuring continuity as patients age.

Future directions in paediatric heart care include precision imaging, three-dimensional modelling, virtual surgical planning, minimally invasive and catheter-based therapies, and digital tools that support remote monitoring and family engagement. By combining developmental understanding with cutting-edge diagnostics and interventions, clinicians can offer children with heart disease the best possible chance of survival, healthy growth and meaningful quality of life. The session also highlights the importance of parent education, clear communication and culturally sensitive counselling so that families feel confident participating in shared decision-making, emergency planning and long-term lifestyle adjustments that support cardiovascular health.