Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease refers to a range of birth defects that affect the normal structure and function of the heart. Learn about the different types and find specialised hospitals offering paediatric and adult congenital cardiac care worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to a range of birth defects that affect the heart's structure and how it works. These defects develop before birth and can involve the heart walls, valves, or blood vessels. Some are detected during pregnancy, others only after birth or later in life.
Yes. Many defects are repaired with surgery or catheter-based procedures, and outcomes are excellent at experienced centres. Some complex conditions require staged surgeries over time, while small defects may simply be monitored or close on their own.
When performed at high-volume paediatric cardiac centres with dedicated paediatric cardiac surgeons, anaesthetists, and ICU teams, congenital heart surgery has high success rates. Choosing a hospital with a specialised paediatric cardiac program is the most important factor in outcomes.