Congenital Heart Disease: Types, Symptoms & Causes

Yashodahospital01107 Feb, 2024Health

Congenital heart disease or congenital heart defect is an abnormality associated with the structure of the heart that exists since birth. It can affect the heart walls, valves, or blood vessels. There are wide varieties of congenital heart conditions ranging from simple to complex which can be fatal and life-threatening. Over the years, the treatment and follow-up care for congenital heart defects has improved significantly. This allows children with congenital heart defects to survive into adulthood.