Dismiss Modal

Types

Congenital Heart Disease Index

Choose a preferred language

There are many different congenital heart defects (i.e., heart defects present at birth) that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Overview of Congenital Heart Disease

Fetal Circulation

Factors Contributing to Congenital Heart Disease

Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease

Heart Defects Causing Too Much Flow Through the Lungs

Heart Defects Causing Too Little Blood Flow Through the Lungs

Heart Defects Causing Obstruction to Blood Flow

Complex Heart Problems

Living With Congenital Heart Disease

© 2000-2025 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.

Healthy Heart, Healthier Life

Don’t wait to get answers about chest pain or high blood pressure.

Find a Cardiologist

Personalized care starts with the right provider

Search by specialty, location, and more.

Find a Doctor
Related Articles
Read article
Heart Health
Heart Defects Causing Too Little Blood Flow Through the Lungs

Detailed information on heart defects that cause too little blood flow through the lungs

Read article
Heart Health
Home Page - Cardiovascular Disorders

Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children

Read article
Heart Health
Atrioventricular (AV) Canal Defect in Children

An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with it. These defects may range from partial to complete. These conditions cause oxygen-rich (red) blood and oxygen-poor (blue) blood to mix. This sends extra blood to the child's lungs.

Read article
Heart Health
Bacterial Endocarditis in Children

Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium), and the heart valves. It does not happen very often, but when it does, it can cause serious heart damage.