Congenital Heart Disease

There are many different congenital (present at birth) heart defects 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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Overview of Congenital Heart Defects
Fetal Circulation
Factors Contributing to Congenital Heart Disease
DiGeorge Syndrome


Heart Defects Causing Extra Blood Flow Through the Lungs
Heart Defects Causing Too Little Blood Flow Through the Lungs
Heart Defects Causing Obstructions to Blood Flow
Complex Heart Problems
Living With Congenital Heart Disease

Learn more about congenital heart disease.

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