Resources
This page offers resources that you can find outside of this page. I recognize that among the several
individuals who visit this blog site may not be familiar with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) or they are actively
seeking information regarding CHD.
The goal of this page is to offer valuable information regarding the various types of CHD, treatment options,
research articles about CHD, the prevalence of CHD, prenatal screening of CHDs, and more, from credible
sources.
I will continue to add more information to this page as time goes on. If there's a specific topic you wish to
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better educate our community about CHD, as well as raise awareness about CHD.
What is CHD?
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect. About 1 in 4 babies born with a heart defect has a critical CHD.
Common CHDs
At least 18 distinct types of congenital heart defects are recognized, with many anatomic variations.
FAQs
Pediatric cardiologists answer frequently asked questions regarding CHDs.
Published Articles
Dive in deeper into the published researched articles regarding CHD. There are numerous articles available to read when it comes to CHD, the various types/levels of complexity, prevalence, screening, treatment, and more
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects, or diseases, are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth. They may change the normal flow of blood through the heart.
CHD Screening
Prenatal sonograms can often identify structural heart disease; however, the sensitivity of congenital heart disease (CHD) detection is highly variable, depending on operator expertise, gestational age, fetal position, and the type of cardiac defect