Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart's structure that exist since birth. Congenital means that you're born with the defect. Congenital heart disease, also called congenital heart defect, can change the way blood flows through your heart.
If you were born with a cardiac abnormality and have had a successful operation to correct it, you'll likely have some scarring of the heart. This may make you more susceptible to infections or an irregular heartbeat. Approximately 8 out of every 1,000 babies are born with some sort of heart defect. This is sometimes […]
Reviewed by Lauren Labrador, MD, FPCP, DPCC • Sep 15, 2022
Cyanotic Heart Disease doesn’t just pertain to a single cardiac ailment. In fact, it refers to a group of heart defects present at birth (congenital) that decreases the amount of oxygen in the blood. It also causes poor oxygen delivery to the rest of the body. Learn more about cyanotic heart disease here. Why It’s Called […]
Reviewed by Mae Charisse Antalan, MD • Aug 30, 2022
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Mike Kenneth Go Doratan, MD
General Surgery • The Medical City Ortigas
Lauren Labrador, MD, FPCP, DPCC
Cardiology
Mae Charisse Antalan, MD
General Practitioner
