Congenital heart defects are conditions present at birth that can affect the way the heart works. They can cause lifelong disability or death. They are the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 40,000 births in the United States each year.
What is the most common congenital defect called?
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect. As medical care and treatment have advanced, babies with a CHD are living longer and healthier lives. Learn more facts about CHDs below.
What is the most severe congenital heart defect?
Critical congenital heart defects (also called critical CHDs or critical congenital heart disease) are the most serious congenital heart defects.
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