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A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly, congenital cardiovascular malformation, and congenital heart disease, is a defect in the structure of the heart or great vessels that is present at birth. A congenital heart defect is classed as a cardiovascular disease.
- Often unknown
- Rapid breathing, bluish skin, poor weight gain, feeling tired
- 303,300 (2015)
Mar 22, 2022 · Congenital Heart Defects Tools and Resources. The American Heart Association explains congestive heart failure, which can occur in children and adults with congenital heart defects.
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Apr 20, 2023 · Overview. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. When this happens, blood often backs up and fluid can build up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath. Certain heart conditions gradually leave the heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump blood properly.
May 3, 2022 · Overview. A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart that a child is born with. Some congenital heart defects in children are simple and don't need treatment. Other congenital heart defects in children are more complex and may require several surgeries performed over a period of several years.
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart cannot pump blood as well as a typical heart. Doctors can usually diagnose CHF in children at birth or soon after birth. Over time, CHF can weaken the heart muscle. It can also make harder for the heart to pump blood. What causes CHF?
Sep 15, 2023 · Congenital heart defects range in severity from simple problems, such as “holes” between chambers of the heart, to very severe malformations, such as the complete absence of one or more chambers or valves. Such problems may or may not have a disruptive effect on a person’s circulatory system.
Introduction. The past 60 years have brought remarkable advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease (CHD). Early diagnosis and improvements in cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology have resulted in unprecedented survival of patients with CHD, even those with the most complex lesions.
