Congenital heart defect

A congenital heart defect is a defect in the structure of the heart and great blood vessels of the newborn.

Overview

Congenital heart defects can be broadly categorised into two groups, acyanotic heart defects ('pink' babies) and cyanotic heart defects ('blue' babies). The acyanotic defects may further be divided into obstructive heart defects and shunts.

Related Topics:
Acyanotic heart defect - Cyanotic heart defect - Obstructive heart defect - Shunt

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