Truncus arteriosus is a rare congenital heart defect in which the heart's two main arteries don't form correctly during fetal development. It changes the way that blood moves through the heart and lungs and throughout the body.
Structural heart disease a term commonly used to describe defects or disorders in the heart’s structure—its valves, for instance.
A congenital anomaly in which part of the aorta is narrowed, resulting in reduced blood flow to the lower body and legs.
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.
Pediatric congenital heart surgery is a procedure to correct a structural problem in a child's heart. Learn about this procedure.
Adult congenital heart disease is a type of defect in one or more structures of the heart that occurs before birth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Birth defects are health problems that are present at birth. They can range from mild to severe, and some babies have more than one.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
With advancements in non-invasive imaging and surgical techniques, it is now possible to treat many problems in a fetus before birth.
Condition in which electrical signals in the heart are blocked, causing the heart to beat out of sync.