One of several findings was the discovery of a group of cells, likely unique to humans, that may help the heart respond to low oxygen levels.

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered that placental malperfusion (PMP), a condition that disrupts blood flow in the placenta, is common in fetuses with congenital heart ...

While we already have an understanding of the trajectories of babies who undergo different surgical/interventional procedures ...

New research in Sweden has produced a "blueprint" revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.

Partial heart transplants for congenital heart disease using donor semilunar valves showed valve growth matching patient development in infants. Transplanted valves functioned well over time, with no ...

When we think about heart problems, we usually picture adults dealing with cholesterol or high blood pressure. But here’s the thing, some kids are actually born with heart conditions, called ...

A new study published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the journal from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, suggests that prenatal detection of congenital heart disease (CHD) has improved in recent ...

Background Population studies of congenital heart disease (CHD) often include only children receiving cardiac interventions, ...