Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Congenital Heart Defects
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are structural abnormalities in the heart present at birth. Affecting the heart's walls, valves, or blood vessels, CHDs can range from simple to complex. Diagnosis typically involves echocardiograms and cardiac catheterisation. Treatment depends on the defect's severity, including medication, interventional procedures, or surgery.