What are Congenital Heart Defects?
Congenital (kon-JEN-i-tal) heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. These defects can involve: The interior walls of the heart The valves inside the h....
What are the symptoms of Congenital Heart Defects?
Many congenital heart defects have few or no signs or symptoms. A doctor may not even detect signs of a heart defect during a physical exam. Some heart defects do have signs and symptoms. They depend ....
What are the causes of Congenital Heart Defects?
If you have a child who has a congenital heart defect, you may think you did something wrong during your pregnancy to cause the problem. However, most of the time doctors don't know why congenital hea....
What is the treatment for Congenital Heart Defects?
Although many children who have congenital heart defects don't need treatment, some do. Doctors repair congenital heart defects with catheter procedures or surgery. The treatment your child receives d....
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