"Congenital" means present at birth. So, a congenital heart
defect is a defect (structural anomaly) that is present at birth. 1
in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect.
"Congenital" means present at birth. So, a congenital heart
defect is a defect (structural anomaly) that is present at birth. 1
in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect.
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A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the
heart.
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A Congenital Heart Defect
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Congenital Heart Defect is a descriptive name. Congenital means present at birth. Defect means a structural problem or abnormality.
Specific defects, combinations of defects, and surgical repairs are often named after the doctor who discovered them.
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Congenital heart defects are errors in the development of the
heart structure.