Pediatric Pearls. Seven Facts about Congenital Heart Disease
October 24, 2023
#1 Definition
A congenital heart defect is an abnormality in the heart that develops before birth. This is also referred to as congenital heart disease or CHD.
#2 How does a congenital heart disease present?
Congenital heart disease can present in one of four ways.
Heart murmur
Arrythmia (an irregular beat)
Congestive heart failure
Cyanosis due to hypoxia (hyp…