Congenital heart diseases (CHDs), the most common birth defects, affect 8 to 12 per 1,000 live births globally. These ...

The diagnosis was made after an initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and follow-up visits to the Mayo Clinic and New Jersey's Atlantic Health/Morristown Medical Center. The ...

Nearly 40 years ago when Lis Dreizen’s daughter Olivia was born with a congenital heart defect, doctors were grim about her chances to live. “I would cry simply looking at Olivia, and it was very hard ...

Congenital heart defects are present from birth, often silently affecting a child’s growth or energy. These are sometimes ...

Early detection is key to ensuring that a care plan is in place before the baby is born, allowing for timely treatment and interventions. (Children's Hospital of Michigan.) The advertiser paid a fee ...

(CBS4)- February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Congenital heart defects, also known as holes in the heart, are the most common type of birth defects. "Many times, parents ask me, ...

Adults with both Down syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to ...

The Children's Heart Foundation is inviting the public to join the Birmingham Congenital Heart Walk on Saturday at Oak Mountain State Park.

A congenital heart defect (CHD) occurs when the heart or its blood vessels don't develop in a fetus properly before birth. This defect usually starts to develop early in pregnancy. There are many ...

The probable cause of Bronny James' sudden cardiac arrest last month was revealed on Friday night. A James family spokesperson released a statement saying a congenital heart defect likely led to the ...