Congenital Heart Disease

There are many different congenital heart defects (i.e., heart defects present at birth) that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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More Information

• Overview of Congenital Heart Disease
• Fetal Circulation
• Factors Contributing to Congenital Heart Disease
• Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease
• Heart Defects Causing Too Much Blood Flow Through the Lungs
• Heart Defects Causing Too Little Blood Flow Through the Lungs
• Heart Defects Causing Obstruction to Blood Flow
• Complex Heart Problems
• Living With Congenital Heart Disease