Congenital heart disease

What does "Congenital heart disease" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Congenital heart disease refers to a problem with the heart's structure and function due to abnormal heart development before birth. It's a term for a variety of birth defects that affect the normal workings of the heart. These defects can involve the interior walls of the heart, the valves inside the heart, or the arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart or the body. The severity of these defects can vary from simple conditions that don't cause symptoms to complex problems that cause severe, life-threatening problems.

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