Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease is referred to one or more problems with the heart structure that are present at birth. These abnormalities happened when the heart or blood vessels don't form correctly in utero. A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart that a child is born with. Serious congenital heart defects usually are noticed soon after birth or during the first few months of life.



Types of Congenital Heart Disease-

  • Patent ductus arteriosus
  • Atrial septal defect
  • Ventricular septal defect
  • Atrioventricular canal

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