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   What if I have a congenital heart defect?

   • Chest pain and shortness of breath are especially concerning. If you have a known congenital heart defect, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible if you have new symptoms or worsening existing symptoms. Experts don’t know why most heart defects happen.

   What to Know About Congenital Heart Disease in Adults - Healthline

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   What is congenital heart disease?

   • Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. Congenital means that you're born with the condition. A congenital heart condition can change the way blood flows through the heart. There are many different types of congenital heart defects.

   Congenital heart disease in adults - Symptoms and causes

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   What causes adult congenital heart disease?

   • Researchers aren’t sure exactly what causes adult congenital heart disease. Some ACHD may get passed down through families (inherited). In many cases, ACHD appears in conjunction with genetic diseases or disorders, such as Down syndrome and Turner syndrome. You may also have a higher risk of ACHD if your birthing parent:

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › adultCongenital heart disease in adults - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 6, 2024 · A congenital heart condition can change the way blood flows through the heart. There are many different types of congenital heart defects. This article focuses on congenital heart disease in adults. Some types of congenital heart disease may be mild. Others may cause life-threatening complications.

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   Aug 1, 2022 · Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your heart’s structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. Treatment includes observation, medications, implantable devices and surgery. People with ACHD need regular checkups with a cardiologist.

4. www.yalemedicine.org › conditions › adult-congenitalAdult Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

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   Adult congenital heart disease is a type of defect in one or more structures of the heart that occurs before birth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Types. Symptoms. Causes and risk factors. Prevention. Treatment. Outlook. Takeaway. For many people born with a heart defect, treatment may not be necessary until adulthood. As your heart...

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   Congenital heart disease is a common birth defect in the United States. Many patients diagnosed with congenital heart disease progress into adulthood with unique complications that may require treatment and ongoing management.

7. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › congenital-heart-defectsCongenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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   A congenital heart defect (CHD) occurs when the heart or the blood vessels near the heart don’t develop normally before birth. CHDs occur in about 1 out of 100 babies. Due to advances in early diagnoses, testing, treatment and surgeries, most young people with these conditions are living into adulthood.