Congenital Heart Disorder

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a type of heart condition that is present from birth and can impact the structure and function of the heart. It can affect the flow of blood through the heart and body. CHDs can range from mild to severe depending on the specific condition. The treatment of CHD is determined by the type and seriousness of the defect. Infants and children with CHD may require one or more surgeries to repair the heart or blood vessels, while some cases can be treated without surgery using cardiac catheterization.

CHD can be diagnosed during pregnancy using a special type of ultrasound called a fetal echocardiogram, which creates ultrasound pictures of the developing baby's heart. However, some CHDs are not detected until after birth or later in life, during childhood or adulthood.

Pediatric Cardiac Surgeons are the right doctors to consult for Congenital Heart Disease.

There are several technologies that may be used during the treatment of Congenital heart disorder, depending on the specific condition and individual case. Some common technologies include:

• Echocardiogram: a non-invasive imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart.

• Cardiac catheterization: a procedure that involves inserting a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into a blood vessel and threading it to the heart to diagnose or treat a variety of heart conditions.

• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a non-invasive test that uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels.

• Computed tomography (CT) scan: a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays and computer technology to produce detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels.

• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): a test that records the heart’s electrical activity to evaluate its function and diagnose abnormalities.