What Is Congenital Heart Disease? Congenital heart disease, or congenital heart defect, is a heart abnormality that occurs at birth. The problem can affect: The Heart Walls The Heart Valves The Blood Vessels There are numerous types of congenital heart defects. They can range from simple conditions that do not cause symptoms, to complex problems that cause severe symptoms that threaten life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently, there are 1 million adults and 1 million children living with congenital heart defects in the United States.…
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