OHSU Healthcare Topic Search: Congenital Heart Disease
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Congenital Heart Disease
Heart problems are the most common kind of birth defects. While children with some heart defects can be monitored by a doctor and treated with medicine, others will need to have surgery.
Congenital Heart Disease Index
Detailed information on congenital heart disease, including patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal, tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot, double outlet right ventricle, truncus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, aortic stenosis, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Factors Contributing to Congenital Heart Disease
In up to 90 percent of cases of congenital heart defect, the cause is thought to be a combination of genetics and environment.
Living With Congenital Heart Disease
Detailed information for children living with a congenital heart disease
Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease
Detailed information on congenital heart disease, including patent ductus arteriosus, atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal, tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot, double outlet right ventricle, truncus arteriosus, coarctation of the aorta, aortic stenosis, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Bacterial Endocarditis
Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart. This infection can occur in anyone who has congenital heart disease.
Growth and Development
Children with congenital heart disease often grow and develop more slowly than other children.
Glossary - Transplantation
Glossary of terms relating to transplantation in children
Topic Index - Cardiovascular Disorders
Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children
Home Page - Cardiovascular Disorders
Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children
Emotional and Family Issues
A child's emotions can be affected by the way his/her family members cope with the illness, as well as other issues including the stress felt by the family.
Glossary - Cardiovascular Disorders
Glossary of terms relating to cardiovascular disorders in children
