Congenital Heart Defects
About the disease & condition
Structural heart abnormalities present at birth.
Known symptoms
- Cyanosis (bluish skin)
- Rapid breathing
- Poor feeding
- Poor weight gain
Known causes
- Genetic conditions
- Maternal infections
- Maternal diabetes
- Unknown causes
Care
- Echocardiography
- Medication
- Surgical correction if needed
- Cardiology follow-up
