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.
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.
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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.
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart defect that can affect blood flow, is most common in babies born prematurely.
An atrial septal defect is a hole in the wall that divides the two chambers of the heart. 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
When the heart stops pumping blood, it's called cardiac arrest.
Some children who aren't growing as expected are diagnosed with short stature. Here's what parents need to know about this condition.