Echocardiogram. This is a painless type of ultrasound that takes pictures of the heart. It can spot almost any kind of congenital heart defect and usually takes less than an hour. There are ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 93% of people with congenital heart disease who survive their first year of life will reach at least 35 years old.

Congenital heart disease. Blue or gray skin, due to low oxygen levels; Swelling in the legs, belly, ... This test uses sound waves to make detailed images of your heart in motion.

Congenital defects of the heart affect up to 10 in 1,000 neonates, but mortality has decreased with improved detection and treatment. Drs Roest and de Roos describe the various imaging modalities ...

Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a condition present at birth. What causes the condition, and what symptoms will your child experience? Here’s what you need to know.

Prof Reza Razavi nearly lost his daughter to congenital heart disease. He describes the 3D images as "beautiful" and says they let doctors clearly see the problem and improve care.

The new AUC, developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), American Society of Echocardiography, and the International Society for Adult Congenital Heart ...

Infants with cyanotic congenital heart disease experience breathlessness, fainting, and fatigue, and they may have bluish toes, fingers, and lips. Alternately, the disease can be “acyanotic.” ...

Congenital heart disease, which consists of structural heart abnormalities, is the most common type of birth defect. The findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Cardiology.