a heart problem that is present at birth
a malformation of the heart existing at birth
an abnormality of the heart that has been present from birth
an abnormality of the structure or function of the heart that is present at birth
a structural problem (or defect) in the heart that is present at birth
a term used to describe the problem with a part of the heart, the heart valves, and/or blood vessels near the heart that do not develop properly
A condition, existing at the time of birth, in which the heart or its major blood vessels are not formed properly and do not work as they should.
A heart problem present at birth, caused by improper development of the heart during fetal development.
Part of the heart or its major blood vessels that isn't formed properly and doesn't work as it should at birth.
A congenital heart defect (CHD) is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels of the newborn. Most heart defects either obstruct blood flow in the heart or vessels near it or cause blood to flow through the heart in an abnormal pattern, although other defects affecting heart rhythm (such as long QT syndrome) can also occur. Heart defects are among the most common birth defects, and are the leading cause of birth defect-related deaths.
