The treatment or diagnosis of congenital heart disease depends upon the physical examination by the doctor. •The doctor runs tests like an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, pulse oximetry, echocardiogram, heart CT scan & MRI, cardiac catheterization, etc. •It is relatively easy to cure congenital heart disease in children than in adults. •However, it is possible that some congenital heart diseases might not have serious repercussions in c  Read More

What are congenital heart defects? Congenital (kon-JEN-ih-tal) heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. These defects can involve: The interior walls of the heart The valves inside the heart The arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart or the body Congenital heart defects change the normal flow of blood through the heart. There ar  Read More