Mar 24, 2022 · Congenital heart defects can range from simple to critical. Often, simple defects will resolve on their own without treatment, but critical defects require intervention. Learn more about the …

Mar 24, 2022 · Treatment for a congenital heart defect will depend on which type of defect you or your baby has. Possible treatments can include medicines, procedures, or surgery. Learn more about …

Mar 24, 2022 · Congenital heart defects happen because the heart does not develop normally while the baby is growing in the womb, but doctors often do not know why congenital heart defects occur. …

Mar 24, 2022 · A doctor can diagnose a congenital heart defect by looking at your or your baby’s symptoms and using tests like echocardiography, pulse oximetry, or cardiac catheterization. Learn …

Mar 24, 2022 · Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth and may change the normal flow of blood through the heart. Learn more about the symptoms, …

Mar 24, 2022 · Symptoms depend on many factors but can include a bluish tone to a baby’s skin, heart murmurs, and rapid breathing. Learn more about the symptoms of congenital heart defects.

Mar 24, 2022 · Almost all newborns in the United States are screened for congenital heart defects shortly after birth. However, if you are at high risk for having a baby with a congenital heart defect, …

#OurHear ts Each February, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) marks American Heart Month by raising awareness about heart health and urging Americans to reduce their risk for …

Mar 24, 2022 · Heart valve diseases can either be present at birth (congenital) or acquired over time from another disorder or event such as an injury or illness. Learn about the causes of acquired and …

Mar 24, 2022 · The outlook for children who have congenital heart defects is much better today than it was in the past. Advances in diagnosis and treatment allow most of these children to survive to …