Home > Medical > Heart Health > Congenital heart disease Congenital heart disease All sections in Heart » About Heart » Children & Heart Disease » Congenital Heart Disease » Emergency Treatment » FAQs » Diet and your Heart » Health Tips » Heart and Exercise » Heart Attack » Heart Transplants » After a Heart Attack » Multimedia » Heart News » Obesity » Smoking & your Heart » Stress & your Heart » Tests & Procedures » The Heart in Space » Treatment » Women & Heart Disease What is a congenital heart defect? If a baby stays blue after birth, he may have a congenital heart defect (CHD) and will need immediate medical attention. CHD not a problem before birth Many people wonder why congenital heart defects (CHD) only becomes apparent at birth and not before the baby is born. CHD - prevalence and diagnosis Congenital heart defect is the commonest form of major birth defects, affecting 6-8/1000 live births. Most (up to 60%) of babies with CHD are diagnosed by one month of age. Ask Cardiologist » Quiz Is your diet heart-healthy? » Quiz Could I have high cholesterol? » Subscribe Newsletters » Top 10 heart-smart foods Think red for heart health Signs and symptoms of CHD The type and severity of the actual heart defect will determine what symptoms and signs the child displays. What causes CHD? There are several different causes of congenital heart defects – some are unknown, others are chromosomal, and some are environmental. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions Superior comfort and support
What is a congenital heart defect? If a baby stays blue after birth, he may have a congenital heart defect (CHD) and will need immediate medical attention.
CHD not a problem before birth Many people wonder why congenital heart defects (CHD) only becomes apparent at birth and not before the baby is born.
CHD - prevalence and diagnosis Congenital heart defect is the commonest form of major birth defects, affecting 6-8/1000 live births. Most (up to 60%) of babies with CHD are diagnosed by one month of age.
Signs and symptoms of CHD The type and severity of the actual heart defect will determine what symptoms and signs the child displays.
What causes CHD? There are several different causes of congenital heart defects – some are unknown, others are chromosomal, and some are environmental.