Congenital Heart Disease.
Heart defects present from birth, ranging from simple holes between heart chambers to complex malformations. Advances in surgery have dramatically improved survival, and many patients now live into adulthood requiring ongoing cardiac care.
Definition
What is congenital heart disease?
Heart defects present from birth, ranging from simple holes between heart chambers to complex malformations. Advances in surgery have dramatically improved survival, and many patients now live into adulthood requiring ongoing cardiac care.
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