WebMD explains different types of congenital heart disease in infants, children and adults.

Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be triggered by problems with the placenta, the organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing embryo.

Congenital heart disease: Types of treatment Congenital heart disease is usually detected by Electrocardiogram (ECG), chest X-ray, and 2D echocardiography. Know the treatment procedures: ...

Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don't fully understand what causes them.

Early signs of congenital heart defects can be easy to miss. Learn the symptoms that could indicate a heart issue in your newborn.

Experts highlight importance of prenatal care in detecting fetal congenital heart defects Congenital heart disease affects 40,000 babies each year in the U.S.

This new AI heart disease detector can’t be beat. S (SHD) refers to defects in the heart’s valves, wall or chambers that are present at birth or develop ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A pair of siblings born with the same rare heart condition are alive today because of surgeries within two weeks of birth. They both have a congenital heart defect, but 4-year ...

It’s “incredibly important” to detect congenital heart defects before birth, Mowers said. “We strive to pick up all serious congenital heart defects before babies are born,” she explained.

Tampa Bay families walk to honor 'Heart Angels,' support research for congenital heart defects The walk raised over $70,000 for critical research into America's most common birth defect.

Congenital heart defects are the most common human birth defect, affecting around 1% of newborns. People with heart defects often show low levels of a protein that helps transport a key metabolite ...

Congenital heart disease is one of the most common birth defects where the structure of the heart and the blood vessels get affected, leading to cyanosis, swelling in legs, rapid heartbeat and ...