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Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart diseases are abnormalities of the heart's structure and function caused by abnormal or disordered heart development before birth.
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Symptoms
Symptoms depend on the specific condition.
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Causes
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a broad term that can describe a number of different problems affecting the heart. Ac...
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Tests
Diagnostic tests depend on the specific condition.
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Treatments
Treatment depends on the specific condition. Most congenital heart diseases require medications and surgery to repair t...
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Risk Factors
Down Syndrome
Heavy Alcohol intake during pregnancy
Maternal Rubella infection
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Complications
Complications depend on the specific condition.
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Prevention
Avoid alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy. Physicians should be made aware that a woman is pregnant before prescri...
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Call your health care provider if you suspect that your child has a heart problem.
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