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Structural heart disease a term commonly used to describe defects or disorders in the heart’s structure—its valves, for instance.
A heart murmur is an extra, unexpected sound made by the blood as it flows through the heart.
Yale Medicine surgeons are widely recognized for innovation and expertise in the surgical treatment of pediatric congenital heart defects.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect that can affect blood flow, is most common in babies born prematurely.
Congenital heart disease refers to a structural problem that has affected the way the heart or major blood vessels have formed. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve does not work properly. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. rest
Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle has difficulty pumping blood. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
When the heart stops pumping blood, it's called cardiac arrest.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.