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• #1 Congenital heart defects in children – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074

  Some congenital heart defects cause no signs or symptoms. Sometimes indications may only appear later in life. And symptoms can also return years after treatments. Symptoms for more serious forms of congenital heart defects may become evident in the first few days or months after birth. You may notice a pale gray or blue skin color called cyanosis. Babies use a lot of calories and effort when they’re eating. Thus, eating often brings out symptoms of heart failure, such as rapid breathing or shortness of breath. Poor weight gain caused by the heart defect or by difficulty feeding due to symptoms while feeding, can be a sign of congenital heart disease. Some less serious conditions may not be diagnosed until later in childhood. Signs in older children can include becoming easily short of breath, easily tiring, or fainting during exercise or activity. They may also have swelling in the hands, the ankles and the feet. Your pediatrician may also hear an abnormal heartbeat or abnormal heart sound called a murmur during a checkup. Most of these murmurs are actually innocent, but it’s important to check them out.

• #2 Congenital Heart Disease | Congenital Heart Defects | MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/congenitalheartdefects.html

  Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems with the structure of the heart. „Congenital” means that that the problems are present at birth. These defects happen when a fetus’s heart doesn’t develop normally during pregnancy. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect. […] Congenital heart defects can change the way the heart pumps blood. They may make blood flow too slowly, go the wrong way, or block it completely. […] Congenital heart defects can range from very mild problems that never need treatment to life-threatening problems at birth. The most serious congenital heart defects are called critical congenital heart disease. Babies with these defects usually need surgery in the first year of life. But the symptoms of milder heart defects may not show up until childhood or adulthood.

• #3 Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/

  „Congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart defects, or CHD) covers a range of heart conditions present at birth. Infants born with a congenital heart disease have abnormal structure to their heart, which can affect the way the heart works and how blood flows through the heart to the rest of the body. Approximately 1 out of every 100 babies is born with a CHD. […] Some forms of congenital heart disease cause little or very few problems in the health, growth and development of the infant. Other forms are more serious and require interventions like cardiac catheterization or heart surgery for the child to survive and thrive. […] In decades past, most children with serious or critical CHDs did not survive. But with advancements in diagnostic technologies, research, cardiac care and surgical treatment, CHDs are being diagnosed sooner often even before the baby is born and children born with a CHD are living longer, healthier lives. In fact, most CHD patients are now living into adulthood, meaning they have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Although there are treatments for many different CHDs, there is no cure. Congenital heart disease is a lifelong disease requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized care.

• #4 Congenital heart defects in children – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074

  Serious congenital heart defects usually are found soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Symptoms could include: Pale gray or blue lips, tongue, or fingernails. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Rapid breathing. Swelling in the legs, belly or areas around the eyes. Shortness of breath during feedings, leading to poor weight gain. […] Less-serious congenital heart defects may not be found until later in childhood. Symptoms of congenital heart defects in older children may include: Easily getting short of breath during exercise or activity. Getting tired very easily during exercise or activity. Fainting during exercise or activity. Swelling in the hands, ankles or feet.

• #5

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/

  Congenital heart disease can have a number of symptoms, particularly in babies and children, including: rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, swelling of the legs, tummy or around the eyes, extreme tiredness and fatigue, a blue tinge to the skin or lips (cyanosis), tiredness and rapid breathing when a baby is feeding. […] These problems are sometimes noticeable soon after birth, although mild defects may not cause any problems until later in life.

• #6 Congenital Heart Defects – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/congenital-heart-defects/symptoms

  Symptoms of congenital heart defects depend on many factors. For example, symptoms may be different for newborns and adults. They also depend on the number, type, and severity of the heart defect. Some common symptoms are: […] Bluish tone to a baby’s skin and lips […] Fatigue, or feeling constantly tired […] Heart murmurs, which are unusual sounds heard between heartbeats. Murmurs sometimes sound like a whooshing or swishing noise […] Poor blood circulation […] Rapid breathing […] Shortness of breath during physical activity can happen in children or adults with a congenital heart defect.

• #7 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #8 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #9 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart’s structure that you’re born with. Congenital heart disease, also called congenital heart defect, can change the way blood flows through your heart. Some congenital heart defects may not cause any problems. Complex defects, however, can cause life-threatening complications. […] Advances in diagnosis and treatment have allowed babies with congenital heart disease to survive well into adulthood. Sometimes signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease aren’t seen until you’re an adult. […] Some congenital heart defects cause no signs or symptoms. For some people, signs or symptoms occur later in life. And symptoms can return years after you’ve been treated for a heart defect. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias; A bluish tint to the skin, lips and fingernails; Shortness of breath; Tiring quickly upon exertion; Swelling of body tissue or organs.

• #10 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your hearts structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. […] Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type of heart disease and its severity, people may not notice any symptoms until they reach adulthood. Other people never notice symptoms at all. And others have these conditions treated as children, only to have symptoms of long-term manifestations as adults. […] The signs and symptoms of ACHD vary depending on: Age, Number of heart defects, Severity of the heart disease, Type of ACHD. Some people with ACHD dont have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Bluish fingernails, lips and skin (cyanosis), Dizziness, Fatigue, including getting tired quickly with activity, Heart murmur, Heart palpitations, Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet or hands.

• #11 Understanding the Signs of Congenital Heart Disease | Miller Children’s & Women’s HospitalExternal IconSearchExternal IconExternal IconExternal IconExternal IconExternal IconExitSearchExternal IconExternal IconExternal IconExternal IconExternal IconExtern

  https://www.millerchildrens.memorialcare.org/blog/understanding-signs-congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect. They are structural abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth. Congenital heart defects can affect the function of the heart to provide oxygen-rich blood to the body. There are different ranges of heart defects, some are mild, such as a small hole between the chambers of the heart to more severe form that need surgical intervention in infancy. […] It is important to know the signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease so you can get your child the care they need as soon as possible. Symptoms of congenital heart defects depend on the type and severity of their condition. Some patients born with congenital heart defects may not have any symptoms until well into adulthood. […] Symptoms in infancy may include: Difficulty or fast breathing, Cyanosis (pale gray or blue coloring of the skin), Shortness of breath or sweating during feedings, Poor feeding and slow weight gain.

• #12 Congenital heart disease | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/congenital-heart-disease

  Sometimes, during fetal development, the heart and blood vessels do not grow properly. […] Heart problems may cause a variety of symptoms in babies, including: […] Shortness of breath this might be due to a build-up of fluid in the lungs. […] Difficulty feeding this may occur because the baby is having trouble breathing. […] Blue lips and skin some heart defects can lead to mixing of blue (oxygen depleted) blood from the veins and the red (oxygen rich) blood from the lungs. This may produce a bluish colour of the lips and skin, called cyanosis. […] Symptoms include breathlessness, difficulty feeding, increased heart rate and failure to grow at the expected rate. […] Symptoms typically occur in the first week of life and include breathlessness and difficulty breathing, and may include collapse.

• #13 Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/

  The signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease can vary according to the defect and its severity. […] Signs and symptoms of CHDs vary depending on the type and severity of the specific defect. Some heart defects cause little or no symptoms. Others cause serious symptoms right at birth. […] Because CHDs affect the heart’s ability to pump blood to the rest of the body, congenital heart defects can produce signs including: A blue tint to the nails, lips or skin (called cyanosis), Fast or troubled breathing, Tiredness and sleepiness, especially when feeding, Sweating, especially during feedings, Failure to gain weight (failure to thrive), Weak pulse. […] A majority of serious congenital heart diseases can be detected and diagnosed before the baby is born. For those babies with heart problems not detected in the womb, most are diagnosed soon after birth thanks to newborn screening programs. Some minor forms of congenital heart defects are more difficult to detect early in life and may not be diagnosed until later in childhood.

• #14

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  Symptoms of congenital heart disease will depend on what problem your baby has. Your baby may have symptoms such as tiring quickly, sweating easily, or having trouble breathing. Or your baby may not have symptoms at birth but may have them later. […] Congenital heart disease causes a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms will depend on what problem your baby has. Babies with congenital heart disease may have one or more of these symptoms: Tiring quickly. Trouble breathing when the baby feeds or cries. Breathing fast during rest or activities. Puffiness or swelling of the skin, often around the eyes and in the hands and feet. Sweating easily, especially on the head. Not gaining weight as they should. Fainting or near-fainting spells, especially related to physical activity. Having strong-smelling urine or other signs of dehydration. Having a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that gets worse when the baby cries or eats. Growing or developing more slowly than expected. Your baby may be shorter or take longer to learn skills.

• #15 Congenital heart defects in children – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074

  Serious congenital heart defects usually are found soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Symptoms could include: Pale gray or blue lips, tongue, or fingernails. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Rapid breathing. Swelling in the legs, belly or areas around the eyes. Shortness of breath during feedings, leading to poor weight gain. […] Less-serious congenital heart defects may not be found until later in childhood. Symptoms of congenital heart defects in older children may include: Easily getting short of breath during exercise or activity. Getting tired very easily during exercise or activity. Fainting during exercise or activity. Swelling in the hands, ankles or feet.

• #16

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  Symptoms of congenital heart disease will depend on what problem your baby has. Your baby may have symptoms such as tiring quickly, sweating easily, or having trouble breathing. Or your baby may not have symptoms at birth but may have them later. […] Congenital heart disease causes a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms will depend on what problem your baby has. Babies with congenital heart disease may have one or more of these symptoms: Tiring quickly. Trouble breathing when the baby feeds or cries. Breathing fast during rest or activities. Puffiness or swelling of the skin, often around the eyes and in the hands and feet. Sweating easily, especially on the head. Not gaining weight as they should. Fainting or near-fainting spells, especially related to physical activity. Having strong-smelling urine or other signs of dehydration. Having a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that gets worse when the baby cries or eats. Growing or developing more slowly than expected. Your baby may be shorter or take longer to learn skills.

• #17 Congenital heart defect – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_heart_defect

  Symptoms can vary from none to life-threatening. […] When present, symptoms are variable and may include rapid breathing, bluish skin (cyanosis), poor weight gain, and feeling tired. […] Signs and symptoms are related to type and severity of the heart defect. Symptoms frequently present early in life, but it is possible for some CHDs to go undetected throughout life. […] Some children have no signs while others may exhibit shortness of breath, cyanosis, fainting, heart murmur, under-development of limbs and muscles, poor feeding or growth, or respiratory infections. […] Congenital heart defects cause abnormal heart structure resulting in production of certain sounds called heart murmur. These can sometimes be detected by auscultation; however, not all heart murmurs are caused by congenital heart defects. […] A complication of CHD is heart failure.

• #18 Diagnosing Congenital Heart Defects in Children | NYU Langone Health

  https://nyulangone.org/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-in-children/diagnosis

  Congenital heart defects occur when a babys heart does not form properly as it develops in the womb, causing a variety of conditions that affect heart function. […] The symptoms of a congenital heart defect depend on the type of heart defect and the childs age. Although a baby is born with a congenital heart defect, symptoms do not always appear immediately. In some children, symptoms that appear during infancy or even later may be the first sign of a problem. […] Newborns with a congenital heart defect may have symptoms such as irritability or inconsolable crying, rapid breathing, excessive sweating, and difficulty feeding and gaining weight. […] Symptoms in babies occur when the blood does not receive enough oxygen or the heart cannot pump efficiently. Symptoms often include: cyanosis, in which the skin appear bluish; fluid retention in the chest; a heart murmur, which the doctor can hear with a stethoscope; or an absent or rapid pulse. Decreased blood flow to the arms and legs may make a babys skin abnormally pale and cool. […] In older children and adolescents, congenital heart defects may affect growth and development and produce weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath during normal activities and exercise.

• #19

  https://www.gleneagles.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to heart defects that are present at birth. These defects affect the structure and function of the heart. They range in severity. Mild defects include conditions such as a small hole in the heart, and severe and life-threatening ones may involve missing structures. These defects can affect how blood flows through the heart and to the rest of the body. […] Many congenital heart defects do not result in clear symptoms. However, serious or multiple congenital heart defects can cause symptoms such as: Blue skin, lips and fingernails, Chest pain, Fainting, Heart murmur, Palpitation (fast, strong or irregular heartbeats), Poor blood circulation, Rapid breathing, Tiredness, Failure to thrive (grow) in newborns or infants. These symptoms depend on the type and severity of CHD.

• #20 Congenital heart defect – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_heart_defect

  Symptoms can vary from none to life-threatening. […] When present, symptoms are variable and may include rapid breathing, bluish skin (cyanosis), poor weight gain, and feeling tired. […] Signs and symptoms are related to type and severity of the heart defect. Symptoms frequently present early in life, but it is possible for some CHDs to go undetected throughout life. […] Some children have no signs while others may exhibit shortness of breath, cyanosis, fainting, heart murmur, under-development of limbs and muscles, poor feeding or growth, or respiratory infections. […] Congenital heart defects cause abnormal heart structure resulting in production of certain sounds called heart murmur. These can sometimes be detected by auscultation; however, not all heart murmurs are caused by congenital heart defects. […] A complication of CHD is heart failure.

• #21 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your hearts structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. […] Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type of heart disease and its severity, people may not notice any symptoms until they reach adulthood. Other people never notice symptoms at all. And others have these conditions treated as children, only to have symptoms of long-term manifestations as adults. […] The signs and symptoms of ACHD vary depending on: Age, Number of heart defects, Severity of the heart disease, Type of ACHD. Some people with ACHD dont have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Bluish fingernails, lips and skin (cyanosis), Dizziness, Fatigue, including getting tired quickly with activity, Heart murmur, Heart palpitations, Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet or hands.

• #22 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease

  „Congenital heart defect” is another way of saying someones heart had a problem at birth. […] In some cases, doctors can find these problems in a baby before its born. Sometimes, its diagnosed in childhood or when youre an adult. If you or your baby has a congenital heart defect, there might not be symptoms until adulthood, or there might be no symptoms at all. […] Adults may have a heart-related birth defect and not notice symptoms. If they do, they can include: Shortness of breath, Problems with exercise. […] The symptoms of congenital heart disease in infants and children may include: A bluish tint to the skin, fingernails, and lips (cyanosis, a condition caused by a lack of oxygenated blood), Fast breathing and poor feeding, Poor weight gain, Lung infections, An inability to exercise.

• #23

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  Symptoms of congenital heart disease will depend on what problem your baby has. Your baby may have symptoms such as tiring quickly, sweating easily, or having trouble breathing. Or your baby may not have symptoms at birth but may have them later. […] Congenital heart disease causes a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms will depend on what problem your baby has. Babies with congenital heart disease may have one or more of these symptoms: Tiring quickly. Trouble breathing when the baby feeds or cries. Breathing fast during rest or activities. Puffiness or swelling of the skin, often around the eyes and in the hands and feet. Sweating easily, especially on the head. Not gaining weight as they should. Fainting or near-fainting spells, especially related to physical activity. Having strong-smelling urine or other signs of dehydration. Having a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that gets worse when the baby cries or eats. Growing or developing more slowly than expected. Your baby may be shorter or take longer to learn skills.

• #24 Congenital heart defects in children – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074

  Serious congenital heart defects usually are found soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Symptoms could include: Pale gray or blue lips, tongue, or fingernails. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Rapid breathing. Swelling in the legs, belly or areas around the eyes. Shortness of breath during feedings, leading to poor weight gain. […] Less-serious congenital heart defects may not be found until later in childhood. Symptoms of congenital heart defects in older children may include: Easily getting short of breath during exercise or activity. Getting tired very easily during exercise or activity. Fainting during exercise or activity. Swelling in the hands, ankles or feet.

• #25 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #26 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart’s structure that you’re born with. Congenital heart disease, also called congenital heart defect, can change the way blood flows through your heart. Some congenital heart defects may not cause any problems. Complex defects, however, can cause life-threatening complications. […] Advances in diagnosis and treatment have allowed babies with congenital heart disease to survive well into adulthood. Sometimes signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease aren’t seen until you’re an adult. […] Some congenital heart defects cause no signs or symptoms. For some people, signs or symptoms occur later in life. And symptoms can return years after you’ve been treated for a heart defect. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias; A bluish tint to the skin, lips and fingernails; Shortness of breath; Tiring quickly upon exertion; Swelling of body tissue or organs.

• #27 Congenital heart disease • Heart Research Institute

  https://www.hri.org.au/health/learn/cardiovascular-disease/congenital-heart-disease

  The symptoms of CHD will depend on the type and severity of the defect. Some CHDs might have no symptoms, or minimal ones. […] Serious CHDs might present the following signs in the baby soon after birth or in the first few months of life: nails or lips tinted pale grey or blue, irregular or rapid breathing, swelling in the belly, legs or eye area, tiredness or shortness of breath during feeding, leading to poor weight gain. […] Other, less severe CHDs may not be diagnosed until later in childhood or even early adulthood. Signs and symptoms may include: easily becoming short of breath or tiring during exercise or activity, fainting during exercise, swelling in the hands, ankles or feet. […] Even if the CHD has been treated or repaired, people living with CHD may be left with symptoms and a shortened life span.

• #28 Congenital Heart Defects – Symptoms | NHLBI, NIH

  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/congenital-heart-defects/symptoms

  Symptoms of congenital heart defects depend on many factors. For example, symptoms may be different for newborns and adults. They also depend on the number, type, and severity of the heart defect. Some common symptoms are: […] Bluish tone to a baby’s skin and lips […] Fatigue, or feeling constantly tired […] Heart murmurs, which are unusual sounds heard between heartbeats. Murmurs sometimes sound like a whooshing or swishing noise […] Poor blood circulation […] Rapid breathing […] Shortness of breath during physical activity can happen in children or adults with a congenital heart defect.

• #29 Signs of Heart Problems in Children and Teens | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/heart/signs-of-heart-problems-in-children-and-teens

  In young children, look for: Passing out during physical exercise or activity, Heart palpitationsa heartbeat that feels funny or fluttery to a child, Shortness of breath while playing or being active, Chest pain. […] Signs of heart disease in teens are similar to those in younger kids. […] If your child is in their late teens and is experiencing chest pain or other symptoms, it is best to consult with a pediatric cardiologist. […] Despite how scary it may seem to have a child with a heart problem, advances in modern medicine have greatly improved outcomes for pediatric heart disease, and most kids with heart conditions grow up healthy and are able to thrive.

• #30 Congenital heart defects in children – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074

  Serious congenital heart defects usually are found soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Symptoms could include: Pale gray or blue lips, tongue, or fingernails. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Rapid breathing. Swelling in the legs, belly or areas around the eyes. Shortness of breath during feedings, leading to poor weight gain. […] Less-serious congenital heart defects may not be found until later in childhood. Symptoms of congenital heart defects in older children may include: Easily getting short of breath during exercise or activity. Getting tired very easily during exercise or activity. Fainting during exercise or activity. Swelling in the hands, ankles or feet.

• #31 Congenital heart disease: children & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/congenital-heart-disease

  Children with congenital heart disease are born with defects in the structure of their hearts. The most common type is a hole in the heart. Babies with more severe congenital heart disease might have symptoms in the first few weeks after birth. Symptoms of more severe congenital heart disease in babies can include: poor feeding, poor weight gain, fast breathing, grey or white skin, lips and nails in dark-skinned babies, blue skin, lips and nails in light-skinned babies. Sometimes symptoms of congenital heart disease dont show up until children are older around 5-10 years of age. If your child is older, you might notice that your child: gets tired easily, is short of breath while exercising, cant keep up with friends while playing sports. Most children with congenital heart disease go on to live long, active and healthy lives. Their ability to exercise and have fun isnt affected at all. Some children with severe heart defects might have to be careful about what and how much exercise they do.

• #32 Congenital heart defects in children – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/congenital-heart-defects-children/symptoms-causes/syc-20350074

  Serious congenital heart defects usually are found soon after birth or during the first few months of life. Symptoms could include: Pale gray or blue lips, tongue, or fingernails. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Rapid breathing. Swelling in the legs, belly or areas around the eyes. Shortness of breath during feedings, leading to poor weight gain. […] Less-serious congenital heart defects may not be found until later in childhood. Symptoms of congenital heart defects in older children may include: Easily getting short of breath during exercise or activity. Getting tired very easily during exercise or activity. Fainting during exercise or activity. Swelling in the hands, ankles or feet.

• #33 Congenital heart disease | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease is a birth defect. […] Congenital heart disease is the most common birth defect in Australia. It affects about 1 in 100 babies. […] Sometimes congenital heart disease does not cause any symptoms. […] It may be suspected in a newborn if: their skin, lips or fingernails are pale grey or blue (called cyanosis), they are breathing very quickly, their blood is not circulating properly, their legs, ankles, hands, tummy or the skin around the eyes is swollen, they do not feed or gain weight well, the doctor can hear a heart murmur. […] In older children, the symptoms of congenital heart disease include: becoming very tired and short of breath during exercise, fainting during or after exercise, not being able to keep up with friends, having a lot of chest infections, not growing very well.

• #34 Signs of Heart Problems in Children and Teens | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/heart/signs-of-heart-problems-in-children-and-teens

  In young children, look for: Passing out during physical exercise or activity, Heart palpitationsa heartbeat that feels funny or fluttery to a child, Shortness of breath while playing or being active, Chest pain. […] Signs of heart disease in teens are similar to those in younger kids. […] If your child is in their late teens and is experiencing chest pain or other symptoms, it is best to consult with a pediatric cardiologist. […] Despite how scary it may seem to have a child with a heart problem, advances in modern medicine have greatly improved outcomes for pediatric heart disease, and most kids with heart conditions grow up healthy and are able to thrive.

• #35 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #36 Signs of Heart Problems in Children and Teens | Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

  https://www.choa.org/parent-resources/heart/signs-of-heart-problems-in-children-and-teens

  In young children, look for: Passing out during physical exercise or activity, Heart palpitationsa heartbeat that feels funny or fluttery to a child, Shortness of breath while playing or being active, Chest pain. […] Signs of heart disease in teens are similar to those in younger kids. […] If your child is in their late teens and is experiencing chest pain or other symptoms, it is best to consult with a pediatric cardiologist. […] Despite how scary it may seem to have a child with a heart problem, advances in modern medicine have greatly improved outcomes for pediatric heart disease, and most kids with heart conditions grow up healthy and are able to thrive.

• #37

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  Symptoms of congenital heart disease will depend on what problem your baby has. Your baby may have symptoms such as tiring quickly, sweating easily, or having trouble breathing. Or your baby may not have symptoms at birth but may have them later. […] Congenital heart disease causes a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms will depend on what problem your baby has. Babies with congenital heart disease may have one or more of these symptoms: Tiring quickly. Trouble breathing when the baby feeds or cries. Breathing fast during rest or activities. Puffiness or swelling of the skin, often around the eyes and in the hands and feet. Sweating easily, especially on the head. Not gaining weight as they should. Fainting or near-fainting spells, especially related to physical activity. Having strong-smelling urine or other signs of dehydration. Having a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that gets worse when the baby cries or eats. Growing or developing more slowly than expected. Your baby may be shorter or take longer to learn skills.

• #38 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #39 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cyanotic-heart-disease

  Symptoms of tricuspid atresia include cyanosis, tiredness, shortness of breath, difficulty feeding, heavy sweating, slow growth, and chronic respiratory infections. […] Symptoms of TAPVC without a blockage include shortness of breath, chronic respiratory infections, and slow growth. […] TAPVC with a blockage includes cyanosis, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, and breathing difficulty, becoming very severe with time.

• #40 Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | Boston Children’s Hospital

  https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/congenital-heart-defects

  Symptoms of congenital heart defects in infants and children include: Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin, fingernails, and lips) […] Respiratory distress […] Poor feeding […] Poor weight gain […] Recurrent lung infections […] Less ability to exercise or play actively compared to other children. […] In some cases, congenital heart defects are discovered before a baby is born during a fetal ultrasound. Some types of complex congenital heart defects are apparent shortly after birth. Less severe defects may not be found until the child is older. Some congenital heart defects are discovered after the doctor hears a heart murmur. […] Treatment is based on the specific type of congenital heart defect your child has and the severity of the defect. Some mild heart defects don’t need any treatment. Others can be treated with medications, interventional procedures, or surgery. […] The outlook for congenital heart defects is increasingly positive, even for the most complex problems.

• #41 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #42 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes | NewYork-Presbyterian

  https://www.nyp.org/heart/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms

  Congenital heart disease or defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. […] Although severe abnormalities are life-threatening, congenital heart disease often has few or no symptoms and is not diagnosed until a child is older. Sometimes symptoms dont become a problem until adulthood. […] Many adults with congenital heart defects have been treated as children, but symptoms can return later in life. For others, signs of a never-treated heart malformation may appear in adulthood. In both cases, common symptoms of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), Shortness of breath, Fatigue, tiring easily with exercise, Heart failure, Stroke, High blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension), Blue skin, lips, and fingernails (cyanosis).

• #43 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #44 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your hearts structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. […] Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type of heart disease and its severity, people may not notice any symptoms until they reach adulthood. Other people never notice symptoms at all. And others have these conditions treated as children, only to have symptoms of long-term manifestations as adults. […] The signs and symptoms of ACHD vary depending on: Age, Number of heart defects, Severity of the heart disease, Type of ACHD. Some people with ACHD dont have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Bluish fingernails, lips and skin (cyanosis), Dizziness, Fatigue, including getting tired quickly with activity, Heart murmur, Heart palpitations, Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet or hands.

• #45 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes | NewYork-Presbyterian

  https://www.nyp.org/heart/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms

  Congenital heart disease or defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. […] Although severe abnormalities are life-threatening, congenital heart disease often has few or no symptoms and is not diagnosed until a child is older. Sometimes symptoms dont become a problem until adulthood. […] Many adults with congenital heart defects have been treated as children, but symptoms can return later in life. For others, signs of a never-treated heart malformation may appear in adulthood. In both cases, common symptoms of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), Shortness of breath, Fatigue, tiring easily with exercise, Heart failure, Stroke, High blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension), Blue skin, lips, and fingernails (cyanosis).

• #46

  https://www.virginiaheart.com/for-patients/about-your-diagnosis/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease is a term used to describe a number of different heart defects that are present from birth, which could change the flow of blood through the heart. […] Congenital heart defects range from simple, with no symptoms, to complex with life-threatening symptoms. […] Congenital heart disease can cause problems immediately at birth, some defects heal in childhood, and other defects can become more abnormal with age, causing symptoms and problems in adulthood. […] Symptoms vary, depending on the defect. […] In childhood, there may be few, if any, symptoms. Teens and adults may experience the following: Palpitations, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, and Heart murmur. […] Symptoms may include: Lightheadedness, Fainting, Nosebleeds, Headaches, Cold feet or legs, Leg cramps while exercising, Localized hypertension, Low stamina.

• #47 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #48 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes | NewYork-Presbyterian

  https://www.nyp.org/heart/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms

  Congenital heart disease or defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. […] Although severe abnormalities are life-threatening, congenital heart disease often has few or no symptoms and is not diagnosed until a child is older. Sometimes symptoms dont become a problem until adulthood. […] Many adults with congenital heart defects have been treated as children, but symptoms can return later in life. For others, signs of a never-treated heart malformation may appear in adulthood. In both cases, common symptoms of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), Shortness of breath, Fatigue, tiring easily with exercise, Heart failure, Stroke, High blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension), Blue skin, lips, and fingernails (cyanosis).

• #49 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #50 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Congenital heart diseases come from heart defects that people are born with. They can affect the structure and valves of the heart. […] Most congenital heart diseases are found when patients are still children or at birth. Because care for these issues has improved over time, more children with heart defects grow to adulthood. That also means that many patients who grow up with these diseases often need more treatment later in life. […] There are also cases where congenital heart diseases are not discovered until patients reach adulthood, especially if they are less severe. […] Some of the symptoms and complications that can come from congenital heart disease include the following: Shortness of breath, Feeling fatigued easily during physical activity, Swelling in the legs, Fluid buildup in the abdomen, Chest pain, Heart failure, Syncope, or fainting, Collapse.

• #51 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Causes | NewYork-Presbyterian

  https://www.nyp.org/heart/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms

  Congenital heart disease or defect is a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. […] Although severe abnormalities are life-threatening, congenital heart disease often has few or no symptoms and is not diagnosed until a child is older. Sometimes symptoms dont become a problem until adulthood. […] Many adults with congenital heart defects have been treated as children, but symptoms can return later in life. For others, signs of a never-treated heart malformation may appear in adulthood. In both cases, common symptoms of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), Shortness of breath, Fatigue, tiring easily with exercise, Heart failure, Stroke, High blood pressure in the lung arteries (pulmonary hypertension), Blue skin, lips, and fingernails (cyanosis).

• #52 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Congenital heart disease is one or more problems with the heart’s structure that you’re born with. Congenital heart disease, also called congenital heart defect, can change the way blood flows through your heart. Some congenital heart defects may not cause any problems. Complex defects, however, can cause life-threatening complications. […] Advances in diagnosis and treatment have allowed babies with congenital heart disease to survive well into adulthood. Sometimes signs and symptoms of congenital heart disease aren’t seen until you’re an adult. […] Some congenital heart defects cause no signs or symptoms. For some people, signs or symptoms occur later in life. And symptoms can return years after you’ve been treated for a heart defect. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias; A bluish tint to the skin, lips and fingernails; Shortness of breath; Tiring quickly upon exertion; Swelling of body tissue or organs.

• #53 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your hearts structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. […] Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type of heart disease and its severity, people may not notice any symptoms until they reach adulthood. Other people never notice symptoms at all. And others have these conditions treated as children, only to have symptoms of long-term manifestations as adults. […] The signs and symptoms of ACHD vary depending on: Age, Number of heart defects, Severity of the heart disease, Type of ACHD. Some people with ACHD dont have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Bluish fingernails, lips and skin (cyanosis), Dizziness, Fatigue, including getting tired quickly with activity, Heart murmur, Heart palpitations, Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet or hands.

• #54

  https://www.virginiaheart.com/for-patients/about-your-diagnosis/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease is a term used to describe a number of different heart defects that are present from birth, which could change the flow of blood through the heart. […] Congenital heart defects range from simple, with no symptoms, to complex with life-threatening symptoms. […] Congenital heart disease can cause problems immediately at birth, some defects heal in childhood, and other defects can become more abnormal with age, causing symptoms and problems in adulthood. […] Symptoms vary, depending on the defect. […] In childhood, there may be few, if any, symptoms. Teens and adults may experience the following: Palpitations, Fatigue, Shortness of breath, and Heart murmur. […] Symptoms may include: Lightheadedness, Fainting, Nosebleeds, Headaches, Cold feet or legs, Leg cramps while exercising, Localized hypertension, Low stamina.

• #55 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #56 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Congenital heart diseases come from heart defects that people are born with. They can affect the structure and valves of the heart. […] Most congenital heart diseases are found when patients are still children or at birth. Because care for these issues has improved over time, more children with heart defects grow to adulthood. That also means that many patients who grow up with these diseases often need more treatment later in life. […] There are also cases where congenital heart diseases are not discovered until patients reach adulthood, especially if they are less severe. […] Some of the symptoms and complications that can come from congenital heart disease include the following: Shortness of breath, Feeling fatigued easily during physical activity, Swelling in the legs, Fluid buildup in the abdomen, Chest pain, Heart failure, Syncope, or fainting, Collapse.

• #57 Adult Congenital Heart Defects | University of Ottawa Heart Institute

  https://www.ottawaheart.ca/heart-condition/adult-congenital-heart-defects

  Common symptoms of adult congenital heart defects include: […] Shortness of breath, especially during exercise […] Tiredness […] Cyanosis (a blue tint to the lips, skin, or fingernails caused by a lack of oxygen) […] A heart murmur […] Abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) […] Swelling of the extremities. […] Many of these symptoms can be confused with other diseases affecting the heart or lungs and less serious conditions, as well as with the effects of aging and physical inactivity. […] Adult congenital heart disease normally takes one of two forms: a defect with no symptoms early in life that becomes associated with symptoms later on, or a complex defect repaired during childhood that requires further repair or new treatment in adulthood. […] Because repaired congenital heart defects can still cause problems later on, patients with a defect repaired in childhood need regular follow-up cardiac care throughout their lives. […] Occasionally, an adult will experience symptoms of a more complicated defect for the first time as an adult.

• #58 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your hearts structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. […] Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type of heart disease and its severity, people may not notice any symptoms until they reach adulthood. Other people never notice symptoms at all. And others have these conditions treated as children, only to have symptoms of long-term manifestations as adults. […] The signs and symptoms of ACHD vary depending on: Age, Number of heart defects, Severity of the heart disease, Type of ACHD. Some people with ACHD dont have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Bluish fingernails, lips and skin (cyanosis), Dizziness, Fatigue, including getting tired quickly with activity, Heart murmur, Heart palpitations, Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet or hands.

• #59 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #60 Congenital Heart Disease Signs, Symptoms & Treatments | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms depend on the type of defect. Although congenital heart disease is present at birth, symptoms may not appear right away. […] Common symptoms can include: Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin), Dizziness or fainting, Shortness of breath, Swelling of body tissue or organs, Tiring quickly upon exertion. […] Some adults have problems with heart defects later in life, even if their defects were treated in childhood. This is because heart defects are often repaired, rather than cured, so heart function is improved but not completely normal. […] The outlook for children with congenital heart defects is much better today than in the past. Advances in testing and treatment allow most of these children to survive well into adulthood. Adults who need regular medical checkups for congenital heart defects as children may need to keep seeing specialists into adulthood and may require follow-up treatments.

• #61 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #62 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #63 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #64 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #65

  https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart diseases can lead to life-long complications and related conditions. These include an increased risk of: Heart failure and stroke. Complications related to pregnancies, use of contraception and risk of cardiac disease in offspring. Swelling of the inner layers of the heart, known as endocarditis. This is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Left untreated, it can damage the heart valves and lead to serious complications. Cardiovascular diseases such as irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), pulmonary hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Non-cardiac medical problems. Social, emotional, financial, employment and educational issues. Surgical procedure complication and life-long follow-up.

• #66 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #67

  https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart diseases can lead to life-long complications and related conditions. These include an increased risk of: Heart failure and stroke. Complications related to pregnancies, use of contraception and risk of cardiac disease in offspring. Swelling of the inner layers of the heart, known as endocarditis. This is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Left untreated, it can damage the heart valves and lead to serious complications. Cardiovascular diseases such as irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), pulmonary hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Non-cardiac medical problems. Social, emotional, financial, employment and educational issues. Surgical procedure complication and life-long follow-up.

• #68 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #69 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #70 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #71 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #72 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #73

  https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart disease (CHD) refers to heart defects that are present at birth. These defects affect the structure and function of the heart. They range in severity. Mild defects include conditions such as a small hole in the heart, and severe and life-threatening ones may involve missing structures. These defects can affect how blood flows through the heart and to the rest of the body. […] Left untreated, it can cause problems in adulthood such as high blood pressure in the lungs, abnormal heartbeat, increased risk of stroke and heart failure. […] A small opening may not require treatment but large openings allow poorly oxygenated blood to flow in the wrong direction. This weakens the heart muscle and can lead to complications and heart failure. […] Many congenital heart defects do not result in clear symptoms. However, serious or multiple congenital heart defects can cause symptoms such as: Blue skin, lips and fingernails, Chest pain, Fainting, Heart murmur, Palpitation (fast, strong or irregular heartbeats), Poor blood circulation, Rapid breathing, Tiredness, Failure to thrive (grow) in newborns or infants. These symptoms depend on the type and severity of CHD.

• #74 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #75 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #76

  https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart diseases can lead to life-long complications and related conditions. These include an increased risk of: Heart failure and stroke. Complications related to pregnancies, use of contraception and risk of cardiac disease in offspring. Swelling of the inner layers of the heart, known as endocarditis. This is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Left untreated, it can damage the heart valves and lead to serious complications. Cardiovascular diseases such as irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), pulmonary hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Non-cardiac medical problems. Social, emotional, financial, employment and educational issues. Surgical procedure complication and life-long follow-up.

• #77 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Females diagnosed with congenital heart disease may face greater risk of complications during pregnancy when additional pressure is placed on the cardiovascular system. These risks can impact both the mother and unborn child. It is vital to discuss the impact of pregnancy and congenital heart disease with your doctor. […] A congenital heart defect may not be cured, even with repair as a youth or young adult. Surgical repairs can require additional medications, procedures, or surgeries as an adult. Living with adult congenital heart disease is possible but requires lifelong monitoring, maintenance, and care.

• #78 Adult Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Below are commonly encountered problems in patients with adult congenital heart disease: Complications associated with early surgical repair, New defects that were not diagnosed and treated in childhood, Exercise and training issues, Pregnancy issues, Heart rhythm problems (some patients may have such devices as pacemakers and defibrillators), Heart failure, Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), Shortness of breath, Cyanosis (bluish tint to the lips, nails, and skin that can result from insufficient oxygen), Heart murmur, Fatigue, Edema (swelling of body organs or tissue). […] Congenital heart disease also can affect pregnancy. While women may be able to have a successful pregnancy if their problem was mild, those who had complicated defects may not be able to bear children. […] If you experience heart symptoms, talk to a congenital heart specialist. […] Once a diagnosis is made, adult congenital heart specialists are highly skilled at treating problems. Their recommendations may range from watchful waiting to medication, to procedures or surgeries to fix the complication or problems.

• #79 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #80 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #81 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #82 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cyanotic-heart-disease

  Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a condition present at birth. CCHD causes low levels of oxygen in the blood. A common symptom is a bluish tint to the skin, called cyanosis. […] The classic symptom of CCHD is cyanosis, or the blue coloring of the skin. This often occurs in the lips, toes, or fingers. Another common symptom is difficulty breathing, especially after physical activity. […] Some children also experience spells during which their oxygen levels are very low. As a result, they get anxious, exhibit blue skin, and may hyperventilate. […] Other symptoms of CCHD depend on the exact physical defect: […] Symptoms of TOF include low birth weight, cyanosis, poor feeding, clubbed, or rounded, large fingers, delayed growth, and rapid breathing. […] Symptoms of TGA include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, slow weight gain, and heavy sweating.

• #83 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #84 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cyanotic-heart-disease

  Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a condition present at birth. CCHD causes low levels of oxygen in the blood. A common symptom is a bluish tint to the skin, called cyanosis. […] The classic symptom of CCHD is cyanosis, or the blue coloring of the skin. This often occurs in the lips, toes, or fingers. Another common symptom is difficulty breathing, especially after physical activity. […] Some children also experience spells during which their oxygen levels are very low. As a result, they get anxious, exhibit blue skin, and may hyperventilate. […] Other symptoms of CCHD depend on the exact physical defect: […] Symptoms of TOF include low birth weight, cyanosis, poor feeding, clubbed, or rounded, large fingers, delayed growth, and rapid breathing. […] Symptoms of TGA include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, slow weight gain, and heavy sweating.

• #85 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #86 Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.healthline.com/health/cyanotic-heart-disease

  Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) is a condition present at birth. CCHD causes low levels of oxygen in the blood. A common symptom is a bluish tint to the skin, called cyanosis. […] The classic symptom of CCHD is cyanosis, or the blue coloring of the skin. This often occurs in the lips, toes, or fingers. Another common symptom is difficulty breathing, especially after physical activity. […] Some children also experience spells during which their oxygen levels are very low. As a result, they get anxious, exhibit blue skin, and may hyperventilate. […] Other symptoms of CCHD depend on the exact physical defect: […] Symptoms of TOF include low birth weight, cyanosis, poor feeding, clubbed, or rounded, large fingers, delayed growth, and rapid breathing. […] Symptoms of TGA include rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, slow weight gain, and heavy sweating.

• #87 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #88 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #89 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #90 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #91 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #92 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #93 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #94 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #95 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #96 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #97 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  Babies born with cyanotic heart disease generally have a blue-coloured tinge to areas such as their fingers, toes and lips because of a lack of oxygen. […] They may also experience symptoms of: breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, fainting, fatigue. […] Babies born with acyanotic heart disease may not have any apparent symptoms but, over time, the condition can cause health problems. […] In addition, the blood pressure in the lungs is often too high. This is known as pulmonary hypertension and can damage the lungs and cause symptoms such as: breathlessness, fatigue, dizziness, fainting. […] The symptoms of cyanotic heart disease include: a blue coloured tinge to the lips, fingers and toes (cyanosis), palpitations, fainting, fatigue, chest pains, breathing problems. […] Children with cyanotic heart disease have lower levels of oxygen in their blood, this is known as hypoxia.

• #98 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #99 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #100 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #101 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #102 Congenital heart conditions | NHS inform

  https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/heart-disease/congenital-heart-disease/

  The symptoms of acyanotic heart disease include: severe tiredness, palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath (particularly during activities such as climbing the stairs). […] There are some symptoms that are present in both cyanotic and acyanotic heart disease. […] These include: poor appetite and feeding difficulties, sweating, particularly when a baby is feeding, delayed growth. […] Children with acyanotic heart disease are usually underweight, and children with cyanotic heart disease are usually underweight and small for their age.

• #103 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21674-congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms may start as soon as a baby is born or may not appear until later in life. They can include: […] The signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects vary widely, depending on: […] Congenital heart defects can make you more likely to have: […] The outlook for people with congenital heart disease depends on the type of issue and its severity. Although serious cases can be life-threatening, many people with CHD live long, relatively normal and fulfilling lives. […] Even after you get a surgical repair, congenital heart disease is a medical condition you need to tell your providers about for years to come. Depending on your situation, you can develop problems from congenital heart disease later.

• #104 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #105 Congenital Heart Disease | Congenital Heart Defects | MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/congenitalheartdefects.html

  Congenital heart defects don’t cause pain. The signs and symptoms are different, depending on the type and number of defects and how serious they are. […] Common signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects include: Cyanosis – a bluish color to the skin, lips, and fingernails. It happens when there isn’t enough oxygen in the blood. Fatigue – your baby may be unusually sleepy and may become very tired during feedings. Poor blood flow. Fast or difficult breathing. Heart murmur – an unusual sound between heartbeats. […] Children with congenital heart defects are more likely to: Be smaller than other children Have problems or delays in mental, and emotional growth, and behavior, such as: Speech and language problems Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) […] Treatment depends on the type of congenital heart defect and how serious it is. Possible treatments include: Cardiac catheterization to repair simple defects, such as a small hole in the inside wall of the heart. A catheterization uses a thin tube guided through a vein and into the heart. Heart surgery may be needed to: Repair defects in the heart and blood vessels. Repair or replace a heart valve. Place a device in the chest to help the heart pump blood. Do a heart transplant. […] All children and adults who have congenital heart defects need regular follow-up care from a cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in heart diseases) throughout their life, even if their defect was repaired.

• #106 About Congenital Heart Defects | American Heart Association

  https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/congenital-heart-defects/about-congenital-heart-defects

  CHDs affect nearly 1% of, or about 40,000, births per year. Virtually all children with simple defects survive into adulthood. Although exercise capacity may be limited, most people lead normal or nearly normal lives. With more complex problems, limitations are common. Some children with congenital heart defects have developmental delay or other learning difficulties.

• #107

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  Symptoms of congenital heart disease will depend on what problem your baby has. Your baby may have symptoms such as tiring quickly, sweating easily, or having trouble breathing. Or your baby may not have symptoms at birth but may have them later. […] Congenital heart disease causes a wide range of symptoms. Symptoms will depend on what problem your baby has. Babies with congenital heart disease may have one or more of these symptoms: Tiring quickly. Trouble breathing when the baby feeds or cries. Breathing fast during rest or activities. Puffiness or swelling of the skin, often around the eyes and in the hands and feet. Sweating easily, especially on the head. Not gaining weight as they should. Fainting or near-fainting spells, especially related to physical activity. Having strong-smelling urine or other signs of dehydration. Having a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails that gets worse when the baby cries or eats. Growing or developing more slowly than expected. Your baby may be shorter or take longer to learn skills.

• #108

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  In some cases, a child’s congenital heart disease may be so mild that symptoms won’t appear until the child is a teenager or young adult. […] Congenital heart disease may cause problems with blood flow through the heart after a baby is born. The problems can affect the baby’s blood and oxygen supply. […] Not all problems are found when a child is very young. Some problems don’t cause symptoms and aren’t life-threatening. These problems may not be found until the teen years or later. […] Most children with congenital heart disease grow up and live full and healthy lives as adults. But some adults have a shorter lifespan than average if the problem is severe or if heart failure or other complications happen.

• #109 Congenital Heart Disease | Congenital Heart Defects | MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/congenitalheartdefects.html

  Congenital heart defects don’t cause pain. The signs and symptoms are different, depending on the type and number of defects and how serious they are. […] Common signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects include: Cyanosis – a bluish color to the skin, lips, and fingernails. It happens when there isn’t enough oxygen in the blood. Fatigue – your baby may be unusually sleepy and may become very tired during feedings. Poor blood flow. Fast or difficult breathing. Heart murmur – an unusual sound between heartbeats. […] Children with congenital heart defects are more likely to: Be smaller than other children Have problems or delays in mental, and emotional growth, and behavior, such as: Speech and language problems Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) […] Treatment depends on the type of congenital heart defect and how serious it is. Possible treatments include: Cardiac catheterization to repair simple defects, such as a small hole in the inside wall of the heart. A catheterization uses a thin tube guided through a vein and into the heart. Heart surgery may be needed to: Repair defects in the heart and blood vessels. Repair or replace a heart valve. Place a device in the chest to help the heart pump blood. Do a heart transplant. […] All children and adults who have congenital heart defects need regular follow-up care from a cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in heart diseases) throughout their life, even if their defect was repaired.

• #110 Congenital Heart Disease | Congenital Heart Defects | MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/congenitalheartdefects.html

  Congenital heart defects don’t cause pain. The signs and symptoms are different, depending on the type and number of defects and how serious they are. […] Common signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects include: Cyanosis – a bluish color to the skin, lips, and fingernails. It happens when there isn’t enough oxygen in the blood. Fatigue – your baby may be unusually sleepy and may become very tired during feedings. Poor blood flow. Fast or difficult breathing. Heart murmur – an unusual sound between heartbeats. […] Children with congenital heart defects are more likely to: Be smaller than other children Have problems or delays in mental, and emotional growth, and behavior, such as: Speech and language problems Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) […] Treatment depends on the type of congenital heart defect and how serious it is. Possible treatments include: Cardiac catheterization to repair simple defects, such as a small hole in the inside wall of the heart. A catheterization uses a thin tube guided through a vein and into the heart. Heart surgery may be needed to: Repair defects in the heart and blood vessels. Repair or replace a heart valve. Place a device in the chest to help the heart pump blood. Do a heart transplant. […] All children and adults who have congenital heart defects need regular follow-up care from a cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in heart diseases) throughout their life, even if their defect was repaired.

• #111 Congenital heart disease: children & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/congenital-heart-disease

  Children with congenital heart disease are born with defects in the structure of their hearts. The most common type is a hole in the heart. Babies with more severe congenital heart disease might have symptoms in the first few weeks after birth. Symptoms of more severe congenital heart disease in babies can include: poor feeding, poor weight gain, fast breathing, grey or white skin, lips and nails in dark-skinned babies, blue skin, lips and nails in light-skinned babies. Sometimes symptoms of congenital heart disease dont show up until children are older around 5-10 years of age. If your child is older, you might notice that your child: gets tired easily, is short of breath while exercising, cant keep up with friends while playing sports. Most children with congenital heart disease go on to live long, active and healthy lives. Their ability to exercise and have fun isnt affected at all. Some children with severe heart defects might have to be careful about what and how much exercise they do.

• #112 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #113 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Treatment of congenital heart disease in adults depends on how severe your heart problem is. You may simply be monitored, or you may need medications or surgery. […] If you’re an adult with congenital heart disease, you’re at risk of developing complications — even if you had surgery to repair a defect during childhood. Lifelong follow-up care is important.

• #114 Congenital heart disease in adults – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20355456

  Some people born with a heart problem don’t notice symptoms until later in life. Symptoms also may return years after a congenital heart defect is treated. […] Common congenital heart disease symptoms in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Blue or gray skin, lips and fingernails due to low oxygen levels. Depending on the skin color, these changes may be harder or easier to see. Shortness of breath. Feeling tired very quickly with activity. Swelling due to fluid collecting inside body tissues, called edema. […] Complications of congenital heart disease may occur years after the heart condition is treated. Complications of congenital heart disease in adults include: Irregular heartbeats, called arrhythmias. Scar tissue in the heart from surgeries to fix a congenital heart condition can lead to changes in heart signaling. The changes can cause the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly. Some irregular heartbeats may cause stroke or sudden cardiac death if not treated. Infection of the lining of the heart and heart valves, called endocarditis. Untreated, this infection can damage or destroy the heart valves or cause a stroke. Antibiotics may be recommended before dental care to prevent this infection. Regular dental checkups are important. Healthy gums and teeth reduce the risk of endocarditis. Stroke. Congenital heart disease can let a blood clot pass through the heart and travel to the brain, causing a stroke. High blood pressure in the lung arteries, called pulmonary hypertension. Some heart conditions present at birth send more blood to the lungs, causing pressure to build. This eventually causes the heart muscle to weaken and sometimes to fail. Heart failure. The heart can’t pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

• #115 Congenital Heart Disease Signs, Symptoms & Treatments | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms depend on the type of defect. Although congenital heart disease is present at birth, symptoms may not appear right away. […] Common symptoms can include: Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin), Dizziness or fainting, Shortness of breath, Swelling of body tissue or organs, Tiring quickly upon exertion. […] Some adults have problems with heart defects later in life, even if their defects were treated in childhood. This is because heart defects are often repaired, rather than cured, so heart function is improved but not completely normal. […] The outlook for children with congenital heart defects is much better today than in the past. Advances in testing and treatment allow most of these children to survive well into adulthood. Adults who need regular medical checkups for congenital heart defects as children may need to keep seeing specialists into adulthood and may require follow-up treatments.

• #116 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease, or ACHD for short, is a broad term applied to problems with the heart structure present since birth. ACHD impacts the way blood flows through the heart. Congenital heart disease can be diagnosed in both children and adults. Diagnosis can be made before or after birth or even into adulthood. […] ACHD symptoms vary depending on the nature of the heart defect. Symptoms of congenital heart disease may range from shortness of breath, chest pain, and irregular heart rhythms (known as cardiac arrhythmia) to fatigue and swelling throughout the body. It is essential to discuss any new or worsening symptoms with a doctor after a congenital heart disease diagnosis. […] Without proper care and treatment of ACHD, individuals are at a higher risk of developing complications, including heart arrhythmia, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, heart infection, and stroke.

• #117

  https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart diseases can lead to life-long complications and related conditions. These include an increased risk of: Heart failure and stroke. Complications related to pregnancies, use of contraception and risk of cardiac disease in offspring. Swelling of the inner layers of the heart, known as endocarditis. This is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Left untreated, it can damage the heart valves and lead to serious complications. Cardiovascular diseases such as irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), pulmonary hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Non-cardiac medical problems. Social, emotional, financial, employment and educational issues. Surgical procedure complication and life-long follow-up.

• #118 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Females diagnosed with congenital heart disease may face greater risk of complications during pregnancy when additional pressure is placed on the cardiovascular system. These risks can impact both the mother and unborn child. It is vital to discuss the impact of pregnancy and congenital heart disease with your doctor. […] A congenital heart defect may not be cured, even with repair as a youth or young adult. Surgical repairs can require additional medications, procedures, or surgeries as an adult. Living with adult congenital heart disease is possible but requires lifelong monitoring, maintenance, and care.

• #119 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing medical care throughout your life by providers that understand congenital heart disease is critical. […] Even if you have been told your heart defect has been fixed or repaired, you can develop other cardiac problems over time including: issues with how your heart beats (arrhythmias), an enlarged heart, leaky or narrowed heart valves, heart failure, heart infections (endocarditis), pulmonary hypertension (when blood flows into the lung, increasing pressure). […] People with most types of congenital heart defects need continued and careful monitoring as adults. […] Just because you feel well doesnt mean that you dont need to see a cardiologist with advanced training in congenital heart disease. […] Congenital heart disease is also linked to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial stress.

• #120 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Females diagnosed with congenital heart disease may face greater risk of complications during pregnancy when additional pressure is placed on the cardiovascular system. These risks can impact both the mother and unborn child. It is vital to discuss the impact of pregnancy and congenital heart disease with your doctor. […] A congenital heart defect may not be cured, even with repair as a youth or young adult. Surgical repairs can require additional medications, procedures, or surgeries as an adult. Living with adult congenital heart disease is possible but requires lifelong monitoring, maintenance, and care.

• #121 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing care often means more testing, surgeries and procedures, which can boost anxieties. […] Women with congenital heart disease also need expert advice on whether its safe to become pregnant, as well as the best options for birth control. […] Advances in medical care mean many women can expect a successful pregnancy, but for others it may be too dangerous.

• #122 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing medical care throughout your life by providers that understand congenital heart disease is critical. […] Even if you have been told your heart defect has been fixed or repaired, you can develop other cardiac problems over time including: issues with how your heart beats (arrhythmias), an enlarged heart, leaky or narrowed heart valves, heart failure, heart infections (endocarditis), pulmonary hypertension (when blood flows into the lung, increasing pressure). […] People with most types of congenital heart defects need continued and careful monitoring as adults. […] Just because you feel well doesnt mean that you dont need to see a cardiologist with advanced training in congenital heart disease. […] Congenital heart disease is also linked to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial stress.

• #123

  https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/conditions-diseases/congenital-heart-disease/symptoms-causes

  Congenital heart diseases can lead to life-long complications and related conditions. These include an increased risk of: Heart failure and stroke. Complications related to pregnancies, use of contraception and risk of cardiac disease in offspring. Swelling of the inner layers of the heart, known as endocarditis. This is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves. Left untreated, it can damage the heart valves and lead to serious complications. Cardiovascular diseases such as irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias), pulmonary hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Non-cardiac medical problems. Social, emotional, financial, employment and educational issues. Surgical procedure complication and life-long follow-up.

• #124 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21674-congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms may start as soon as a baby is born or may not appear until later in life. They can include: […] The signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects vary widely, depending on: […] Congenital heart defects can make you more likely to have: […] The outlook for people with congenital heart disease depends on the type of issue and its severity. Although serious cases can be life-threatening, many people with CHD live long, relatively normal and fulfilling lives. […] Even after you get a surgical repair, congenital heart disease is a medical condition you need to tell your providers about for years to come. Depending on your situation, you can develop problems from congenital heart disease later.

• #125 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #126 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21674-congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms may start as soon as a baby is born or may not appear until later in life. They can include: […] The signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects vary widely, depending on: […] Congenital heart defects can make you more likely to have: […] The outlook for people with congenital heart disease depends on the type of issue and its severity. Although serious cases can be life-threatening, many people with CHD live long, relatively normal and fulfilling lives. […] Even after you get a surgical repair, congenital heart disease is a medical condition you need to tell your providers about for years to come. Depending on your situation, you can develop problems from congenital heart disease later.

• #127 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) is a term for conditions that affect your hearts structure. These heart defects impact blood flow. Symptoms may include fatigue, heart murmur and arrhythmia. […] Congenital heart diseases range from mild to serious. Depending on the type of heart disease and its severity, people may not notice any symptoms until they reach adulthood. Other people never notice symptoms at all. And others have these conditions treated as children, only to have symptoms of long-term manifestations as adults. […] The signs and symptoms of ACHD vary depending on: Age, Number of heart defects, Severity of the heart disease, Type of ACHD. Some people with ACHD dont have any symptoms. If you do have symptoms, they may include: Bluish fingernails, lips and skin (cyanosis), Dizziness, Fatigue, including getting tired quickly with activity, Heart murmur, Heart palpitations, Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia), Shortness of breath (dyspnea), Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet or hands.

• #128 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #129 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

  https://www.verywellhealth.com/congenital-heart-disease-7976007

  Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a variety of structural and functional abnormalities in the heart that are present at birth. These conditions can affect the heart’s chambers, valves, or blood vessels, varying in severity from relatively minor to life-threatening. […] The symptoms of congenital heart disease can vary widely depending on the specific type and severity of the defect. Some individuals will have no noticeable symptoms, while others will experience significant signs of heart problems. […] Some common symptoms and signs of congenital heart disease may are: Cyanosis, Low blood pressure shortly after birth, Difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Poor growth or weight gain, Feeding problems or tiredness when feeding, Heart murmurs, Sleepiness. […] Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to improving outcomes and managing congenital heart disease effectively.

• #130 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Treatment of congenital heart disease in adults depends on how severe your heart problem is. You may simply be monitored, or you may need medications or surgery. […] If you’re an adult with congenital heart disease, you’re at risk of developing complications — even if you had surgery to repair a defect during childhood. Lifelong follow-up care is important.

• #131 About Congenital Heart Defects | Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/heart-defects/about/index.html

  Even with improved treatments, many people with heart defects are not cured, even if their heart defect has been surgically repaired. People with heart defects can develop other health problems over time. People with a heart defect need routine checkups with a cardiologist (heart doctor) to stay as healthy as possible.

• #132 Congenital Heart Disease – Stanford Medicine Children’s Health

  https://www.stanfordchildrens.org/en/topic/default%3Fid%3Dcongenital-heart-disease-90-P02346

  According to the American Heart Association, about 9 of every 1,000 babies born in the U.S. have a congenital heart defect. This is a problem that occurs as the baby’s heart is developing during pregnancy, before the baby is born. Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defects. […] Congenital heart problems range from simple to complex. Some heart problems can be watched by the baby’s doctor and managed with medicines. Others will require surgery, sometimes as soon as in the first few hours after birth. A baby may even „grow out” of some of the simpler heart problems, such as patent ductus arteriosus or atrial septal defect. These defects may simply close up on their own with growth. Other babies will have a combination of defects and require several operations throughout their lives.

• #133 Congenital heart disease | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/congenital-heart-disease

  If you have congenital heart disease, there are times when you need to get medical advice. […] Its important to seek medical attention if you develop an infection. Some infections can cause damage to the heart. This can be especially serious if you already have a heart condition. […] Heart defects in a baby are usually diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after birth. […] Some congenital heart problems do not need any treatment. […] Many babies born with congenital heart disease go on to lead normal lives. However, they will probably need to keep seeing a cardiologist. […] Its important for people with congenital heart disease to avoid getting infections. An infection can be very dangerous for your heart. […] People with heart defects can be at risk of getting infective endocarditis. This is when bacteria get into the heart and cause infection.

• #134 Congenital heart disease | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/congenital-heart-disease

  If you have congenital heart disease, there are times when you need to get medical advice. […] Its important to seek medical attention if you develop an infection. Some infections can cause damage to the heart. This can be especially serious if you already have a heart condition. […] Heart defects in a baby are usually diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after birth. […] Some congenital heart problems do not need any treatment. […] Many babies born with congenital heart disease go on to lead normal lives. However, they will probably need to keep seeing a cardiologist. […] Its important for people with congenital heart disease to avoid getting infections. An infection can be very dangerous for your heart. […] People with heart defects can be at risk of getting infective endocarditis. This is when bacteria get into the heart and cause infection.

• #135 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Treatment of congenital heart disease in adults depends on how severe your heart problem is. You may simply be monitored, or you may need medications or surgery. […] If you’re an adult with congenital heart disease, you’re at risk of developing complications — even if you had surgery to repair a defect during childhood. Lifelong follow-up care is important.

• #136 Congenital Heart Disease | Congenital Heart Defects | MedlinePlus

  https://medlineplus.gov/congenitalheartdefects.html

  Congenital heart defects don’t cause pain. The signs and symptoms are different, depending on the type and number of defects and how serious they are. […] Common signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects include: Cyanosis – a bluish color to the skin, lips, and fingernails. It happens when there isn’t enough oxygen in the blood. Fatigue – your baby may be unusually sleepy and may become very tired during feedings. Poor blood flow. Fast or difficult breathing. Heart murmur – an unusual sound between heartbeats. […] Children with congenital heart defects are more likely to: Be smaller than other children Have problems or delays in mental, and emotional growth, and behavior, such as: Speech and language problems Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) […] Treatment depends on the type of congenital heart defect and how serious it is. Possible treatments include: Cardiac catheterization to repair simple defects, such as a small hole in the inside wall of the heart. A catheterization uses a thin tube guided through a vein and into the heart. Heart surgery may be needed to: Repair defects in the heart and blood vessels. Repair or replace a heart valve. Place a device in the chest to help the heart pump blood. Do a heart transplant. […] All children and adults who have congenital heart defects need regular follow-up care from a cardiologist (a doctor who specializes in heart diseases) throughout their life, even if their defect was repaired.

• #137 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Treatment of congenital heart disease in adults depends on how severe your heart problem is. You may simply be monitored, or you may need medications or surgery. […] If you’re an adult with congenital heart disease, you’re at risk of developing complications — even if you had surgery to repair a defect during childhood. Lifelong follow-up care is important.

• #138 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing medical care throughout your life by providers that understand congenital heart disease is critical. […] Even if you have been told your heart defect has been fixed or repaired, you can develop other cardiac problems over time including: issues with how your heart beats (arrhythmias), an enlarged heart, leaky or narrowed heart valves, heart failure, heart infections (endocarditis), pulmonary hypertension (when blood flows into the lung, increasing pressure). […] People with most types of congenital heart defects need continued and careful monitoring as adults. […] Just because you feel well doesnt mean that you dont need to see a cardiologist with advanced training in congenital heart disease. […] Congenital heart disease is also linked to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial stress.

• #139 Adult Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Below are commonly encountered problems in patients with adult congenital heart disease: Complications associated with early surgical repair, New defects that were not diagnosed and treated in childhood, Exercise and training issues, Pregnancy issues, Heart rhythm problems (some patients may have such devices as pacemakers and defibrillators), Heart failure, Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), Shortness of breath, Cyanosis (bluish tint to the lips, nails, and skin that can result from insufficient oxygen), Heart murmur, Fatigue, Edema (swelling of body organs or tissue). […] Congenital heart disease also can affect pregnancy. While women may be able to have a successful pregnancy if their problem was mild, those who had complicated defects may not be able to bear children. […] If you experience heart symptoms, talk to a congenital heart specialist. […] Once a diagnosis is made, adult congenital heart specialists are highly skilled at treating problems. Their recommendations may range from watchful waiting to medication, to procedures or surgeries to fix the complication or problems.

• #140 Adult Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Below are commonly encountered problems in patients with adult congenital heart disease: Complications associated with early surgical repair, New defects that were not diagnosed and treated in childhood, Exercise and training issues, Pregnancy issues, Heart rhythm problems (some patients may have such devices as pacemakers and defibrillators), Heart failure, Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), Shortness of breath, Cyanosis (bluish tint to the lips, nails, and skin that can result from insufficient oxygen), Heart murmur, Fatigue, Edema (swelling of body organs or tissue). […] Congenital heart disease also can affect pregnancy. While women may be able to have a successful pregnancy if their problem was mild, those who had complicated defects may not be able to bear children. […] If you experience heart symptoms, talk to a congenital heart specialist. […] Once a diagnosis is made, adult congenital heart specialists are highly skilled at treating problems. Their recommendations may range from watchful waiting to medication, to procedures or surgeries to fix the complication or problems.

• #141 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing medical care throughout your life by providers that understand congenital heart disease is critical. […] Even if you have been told your heart defect has been fixed or repaired, you can develop other cardiac problems over time including: issues with how your heart beats (arrhythmias), an enlarged heart, leaky or narrowed heart valves, heart failure, heart infections (endocarditis), pulmonary hypertension (when blood flows into the lung, increasing pressure). […] People with most types of congenital heart defects need continued and careful monitoring as adults. […] Just because you feel well doesnt mean that you dont need to see a cardiologist with advanced training in congenital heart disease. […] Congenital heart disease is also linked to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial stress.

• #142 Adult Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  If you are an adult with congenital heart diseasea problem with the hearts structure or function that is present at birthyour chances for an active, healthy life are better than ever. […] But while childhood surgeries and other treatments are making a significant difference, they dont cure adult congenital heart disease. Even when adult survivors have been treated and feel healthy, new issues can surface, so its important to continue care throughout life. […] Those who dont receive ongoing, uninterrupted care for this type of heart condition are at increased risk for developing a complication and needing an urgent intervention, such as heart catheterization or surgery. […] When we are monitoring a patient regularly and are aware of symptoms as early as possible, we often can address problems before they even start or at least limit complications, Dr. Elder says.

• #143 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Females diagnosed with congenital heart disease may face greater risk of complications during pregnancy when additional pressure is placed on the cardiovascular system. These risks can impact both the mother and unborn child. It is vital to discuss the impact of pregnancy and congenital heart disease with your doctor. […] A congenital heart defect may not be cured, even with repair as a youth or young adult. Surgical repairs can require additional medications, procedures, or surgeries as an adult. Living with adult congenital heart disease is possible but requires lifelong monitoring, maintenance, and care.

• #144 Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/

  „Congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart defects, or CHD) covers a range of heart conditions present at birth. Infants born with a congenital heart disease have abnormal structure to their heart, which can affect the way the heart works and how blood flows through the heart to the rest of the body. Approximately 1 out of every 100 babies is born with a CHD. […] Some forms of congenital heart disease cause little or very few problems in the health, growth and development of the infant. Other forms are more serious and require interventions like cardiac catheterization or heart surgery for the child to survive and thrive. […] In decades past, most children with serious or critical CHDs did not survive. But with advancements in diagnostic technologies, research, cardiac care and surgical treatment, CHDs are being diagnosed sooner often even before the baby is born and children born with a CHD are living longer, healthier lives. In fact, most CHD patients are now living into adulthood, meaning they have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Although there are treatments for many different CHDs, there is no cure. Congenital heart disease is a lifelong disease requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized care.

• #145 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Females diagnosed with congenital heart disease may face greater risk of complications during pregnancy when additional pressure is placed on the cardiovascular system. These risks can impact both the mother and unborn child. It is vital to discuss the impact of pregnancy and congenital heart disease with your doctor. […] A congenital heart defect may not be cured, even with repair as a youth or young adult. Surgical repairs can require additional medications, procedures, or surgeries as an adult. Living with adult congenital heart disease is possible but requires lifelong monitoring, maintenance, and care.

• #146 About Congenital Heart Defects | Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/heart-defects/about/index.html

  Even with improved treatments, many people with heart defects are not cured, even if their heart defect has been surgically repaired. People with heart defects can develop other health problems over time. People with a heart defect need routine checkups with a cardiologist (heart doctor) to stay as healthy as possible.

• #147 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #148 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing medical care throughout your life by providers that understand congenital heart disease is critical. […] Even if you have been told your heart defect has been fixed or repaired, you can develop other cardiac problems over time including: issues with how your heart beats (arrhythmias), an enlarged heart, leaky or narrowed heart valves, heart failure, heart infections (endocarditis), pulmonary hypertension (when blood flows into the lung, increasing pressure). […] People with most types of congenital heart defects need continued and careful monitoring as adults. […] Just because you feel well doesnt mean that you dont need to see a cardiologist with advanced training in congenital heart disease. […] Congenital heart disease is also linked to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial stress.

• #149 Congenital heart disease | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/congenital-heart-disease

  If you have congenital heart disease, there are times when you need to get medical advice. […] Its important to seek medical attention if you develop an infection. Some infections can cause damage to the heart. This can be especially serious if you already have a heart condition. […] Heart defects in a baby are usually diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after birth. […] Some congenital heart problems do not need any treatment. […] Many babies born with congenital heart disease go on to lead normal lives. However, they will probably need to keep seeing a cardiologist. […] Its important for people with congenital heart disease to avoid getting infections. An infection can be very dangerous for your heart. […] People with heart defects can be at risk of getting infective endocarditis. This is when bacteria get into the heart and cause infection.

• #150 How to Know if a Loved One Has a Congenital Heart Defect: Kunal Patel, MD, FACC: Board Certified Cardiologist

  https://www.njcardiovascular.com/blog/how-to-know-if-a-loved-one-has-a-congenital-heart-defect

  Common conditions that occur alongside congenital heart defects include: Pulmonary hypertension, Abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations, Congestive heart failure. […] More serious congenital heart defects may require surgery or another procedure, like cardiac catheterization. […] If you or a loved one experiences chest pain or shortness of breath, call 911 or go to the emergency room. If you notice symptoms of a congenital heart defect and youve been diagnosed or treated for a defect in the past, make an appointment to see us. […] These days, people born with heart defects can live long, healthy, and active lives.

• #151 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #152 How to Know if a Loved One Has a Congenital Heart Defect: Kunal Patel, MD, FACC: Board Certified Cardiologist

  https://www.njcardiovascular.com/blog/how-to-know-if-a-loved-one-has-a-congenital-heart-defect

  Common conditions that occur alongside congenital heart defects include: Pulmonary hypertension, Abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations, Congestive heart failure. […] More serious congenital heart defects may require surgery or another procedure, like cardiac catheterization. […] If you or a loved one experiences chest pain or shortness of breath, call 911 or go to the emergency room. If you notice symptoms of a congenital heart defect and youve been diagnosed or treated for a defect in the past, make an appointment to see us. […] These days, people born with heart defects can live long, healthy, and active lives.

• #153 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #154 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #155 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #156 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #157 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #158 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #159 How to Know if a Loved One Has a Congenital Heart Defect: Kunal Patel, MD, FACC: Board Certified Cardiologist

  https://www.njcardiovascular.com/blog/how-to-know-if-a-loved-one-has-a-congenital-heart-defect

  Common conditions that occur alongside congenital heart defects include: Pulmonary hypertension, Abnormal heart rhythms or palpitations, Congestive heart failure. […] More serious congenital heart defects may require surgery or another procedure, like cardiac catheterization. […] If you or a loved one experiences chest pain or shortness of breath, call 911 or go to the emergency room. If you notice symptoms of a congenital heart defect and youve been diagnosed or treated for a defect in the past, make an appointment to see us. […] These days, people born with heart defects can live long, healthy, and active lives.

• #160 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #161 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #162 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #163 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  If you experience any of the following symptoms, dont wait. Call 9-1-1 or your local hospital emergency department if you develop difficulty breathing (panting, gasping, or wheezing), seizures, persistent dizziness, irregular or rapid heartbeats (palpitations), fainting, chest pain, lack of urine (which may be a sign of dehydration, poor heart function or poor kidney function), symptoms of a stroke (numbness, weakness, speech difficulty, lack of coordination), uncontrolled bleeding (like a bleeding nose that you cant stop on your own), ongoing heartburn or shoulder pain, and changed level of alertness confusion, extreme weakness or unresponsiveness. […] Common symptoms of endocarditis include flu-like symptoms, such as fever and chills, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, chest pain when you breathe, night sweats, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet, legs or abdomen. […] If you have symptoms of endocarditis, see your primary healthcare provider as soon as possible.

• #164 Adult Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Below are commonly encountered problems in patients with adult congenital heart disease: Complications associated with early surgical repair, New defects that were not diagnosed and treated in childhood, Exercise and training issues, Pregnancy issues, Heart rhythm problems (some patients may have such devices as pacemakers and defibrillators), Heart failure, Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythm), Shortness of breath, Cyanosis (bluish tint to the lips, nails, and skin that can result from insufficient oxygen), Heart murmur, Fatigue, Edema (swelling of body organs or tissue). […] Congenital heart disease also can affect pregnancy. While women may be able to have a successful pregnancy if their problem was mild, those who had complicated defects may not be able to bear children. […] If you experience heart symptoms, talk to a congenital heart specialist. […] Once a diagnosis is made, adult congenital heart specialists are highly skilled at treating problems. Their recommendations may range from watchful waiting to medication, to procedures or surgeries to fix the complication or problems.

• #165 Congenital Heart Disease Signs, Symptoms & Treatments | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms depend on the type of defect. Although congenital heart disease is present at birth, symptoms may not appear right away. […] Common symptoms can include: Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin), Dizziness or fainting, Shortness of breath, Swelling of body tissue or organs, Tiring quickly upon exertion. […] Some adults have problems with heart defects later in life, even if their defects were treated in childhood. This is because heart defects are often repaired, rather than cured, so heart function is improved but not completely normal. […] The outlook for children with congenital heart defects is much better today than in the past. Advances in testing and treatment allow most of these children to survive well into adulthood. Adults who need regular medical checkups for congenital heart defects as children may need to keep seeing specialists into adulthood and may require follow-up treatments.

• #166 Adult Congenital Heart Disease | Mass General Brigham

  https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/heart/conditions/adult-congenital-heart-disease

  Adult congenital heart disease, or ACHD for short, is a broad term applied to problems with the heart structure present since birth. ACHD impacts the way blood flows through the heart. Congenital heart disease can be diagnosed in both children and adults. Diagnosis can be made before or after birth or even into adulthood. […] ACHD symptoms vary depending on the nature of the heart defect. Symptoms of congenital heart disease may range from shortness of breath, chest pain, and irregular heart rhythms (known as cardiac arrhythmia) to fatigue and swelling throughout the body. It is essential to discuss any new or worsening symptoms with a doctor after a congenital heart disease diagnosis. […] Without proper care and treatment of ACHD, individuals are at a higher risk of developing complications, including heart arrhythmia, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, heart infection, and stroke.

• #167 Congenital heart disease: What to watch for | Heart and Stroke Foundation

  https://www.heartandstroke.ca/heart-disease/conditions/congenital-heart-disease/what-to-watch-for

  General symptoms include increasing tiredness or weakness, decreased appetite or eating less, a stomach that has been feeling uncomfortably fuller and bigger over time, significant weight gain or weight loss over a short period of time, severe nausea or vomiting, change in bowel patterns (diarrhea, constipation), anxiety or restlessness, palpitations or pounding in the chest that may indicate an abnormal heart beat, and bulging neck vessels. […] During physical activity, symptoms to watch for include your usual routine seems more difficult, you have less exercise tolerance, dizziness or faintness, and chest pain. […] At rest, symptoms to watch for include dizziness or faintness, chest pain, gradual difficulty breathing, and pale or bluish skin when you are not active. […] Changes in your heart health can either be subtle or obvious. For example, you might feel more tired over time without noticing, or it can happen suddenly.

• #168 Adults With Congenital Heart Disease

  http://www.cardiosmart.org/topics/congenital-heart-disease/adults-with-congenital-heart-disease

  Ongoing medical care throughout your life by providers that understand congenital heart disease is critical. […] Even if you have been told your heart defect has been fixed or repaired, you can develop other cardiac problems over time including: issues with how your heart beats (arrhythmias), an enlarged heart, leaky or narrowed heart valves, heart failure, heart infections (endocarditis), pulmonary hypertension (when blood flows into the lung, increasing pressure). […] People with most types of congenital heart defects need continued and careful monitoring as adults. […] Just because you feel well doesnt mean that you dont need to see a cardiologist with advanced training in congenital heart disease. […] Congenital heart disease is also linked to anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial stress.

• #169 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21674-congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms may start as soon as a baby is born or may not appear until later in life. They can include: […] The signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects vary widely, depending on: […] Congenital heart defects can make you more likely to have: […] The outlook for people with congenital heart disease depends on the type of issue and its severity. Although serious cases can be life-threatening, many people with CHD live long, relatively normal and fulfilling lives. […] Even after you get a surgical repair, congenital heart disease is a medical condition you need to tell your providers about for years to come. Depending on your situation, you can develop problems from congenital heart disease later.

• #170 Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21674-congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms may start as soon as a baby is born or may not appear until later in life. They can include: […] The signs and symptoms of congenital heart defects vary widely, depending on: […] Congenital heart defects can make you more likely to have: […] The outlook for people with congenital heart disease depends on the type of issue and its severity. Although serious cases can be life-threatening, many people with CHD live long, relatively normal and fulfilling lives. […] Even after you get a surgical repair, congenital heart disease is a medical condition you need to tell your providers about for years to come. Depending on your situation, you can develop problems from congenital heart disease later.

• #171 Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16891-heart-disease-adult-congenital-heart-disease

  ACHD may lead to complications, including: Arrhythmia, Endocarditis, Heart failure (congestive heart failure), Pulmonary hypertension, Stroke. The risk of complications is higher if your congenital heart disease was not repaired or treated during childhood. […] If you have ACHD, your outlook depends on the type of congenital heart disease, its severity and the treatment.

• #172 Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/

  „Congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart defects, or CHD) covers a range of heart conditions present at birth. Infants born with a congenital heart disease have abnormal structure to their heart, which can affect the way the heart works and how blood flows through the heart to the rest of the body. Approximately 1 out of every 100 babies is born with a CHD. […] Some forms of congenital heart disease cause little or very few problems in the health, growth and development of the infant. Other forms are more serious and require interventions like cardiac catheterization or heart surgery for the child to survive and thrive. […] In decades past, most children with serious or critical CHDs did not survive. But with advancements in diagnostic technologies, research, cardiac care and surgical treatment, CHDs are being diagnosed sooner often even before the baby is born and children born with a CHD are living longer, healthier lives. In fact, most CHD patients are now living into adulthood, meaning they have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Although there are treatments for many different CHDs, there is no cure. Congenital heart disease is a lifelong disease requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized care.

• #173 Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-in-children

  Symptoms vary depending on the type of congenital heart defect. […] Serious heart defects are usually detected prenatally or soon after a child is born. […] The more serious ones may affect the infant’s ability to feed and gain weight. There may be an increase in the rate or effort of breathing. Other infants may have cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin. […] Less serious heart defects may go undiagnosed until later in childhood. Symptoms or signs in older children include swelling in the hands, ankles or feet, and getting tired or out-of-breath easily while exercising. […] About half of these are major defects, requiring significant intervention or surgery, or multiple surgeries over many years, says Alan Friedman, MD, a pediatric cardiologist for Yale Medicine. Scary as that sounds, most will be fine. The outlook for just about every child born with congenital heart disease is excellent, he says. More than 95 percent of babies born with congenital heart disease survive to adulthood.

• #174 Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/

  „Congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart defects, or CHD) covers a range of heart conditions present at birth. Infants born with a congenital heart disease have abnormal structure to their heart, which can affect the way the heart works and how blood flows through the heart to the rest of the body. Approximately 1 out of every 100 babies is born with a CHD. […] Some forms of congenital heart disease cause little or very few problems in the health, growth and development of the infant. Other forms are more serious and require interventions like cardiac catheterization or heart surgery for the child to survive and thrive. […] In decades past, most children with serious or critical CHDs did not survive. But with advancements in diagnostic technologies, research, cardiac care and surgical treatment, CHDs are being diagnosed sooner often even before the baby is born and children born with a CHD are living longer, healthier lives. In fact, most CHD patients are now living into adulthood, meaning they have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Although there are treatments for many different CHDs, there is no cure. Congenital heart disease is a lifelong disease requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized care.

• #175 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #176 Congenital Heart Disease > Fact Sheets > Yale Medicine

  https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-in-children

  Symptoms vary depending on the type of congenital heart defect. […] Serious heart defects are usually detected prenatally or soon after a child is born. […] The more serious ones may affect the infant’s ability to feed and gain weight. There may be an increase in the rate or effort of breathing. Other infants may have cyanosis, a bluish discoloration of the skin. […] Less serious heart defects may go undiagnosed until later in childhood. Symptoms or signs in older children include swelling in the hands, ankles or feet, and getting tired or out-of-breath easily while exercising. […] About half of these are major defects, requiring significant intervention or surgery, or multiple surgeries over many years, says Alan Friedman, MD, a pediatric cardiologist for Yale Medicine. Scary as that sounds, most will be fine. The outlook for just about every child born with congenital heart disease is excellent, he says. More than 95 percent of babies born with congenital heart disease survive to adulthood.

• #177 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Rarely, these heart defects can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. In these patients, sudden fainting or collapse may be the first time theyve shown symptoms of their congenital heart disease. […] When these diseases are not found at a young age, they generally start causing symptoms for adults at about age 20 to 30. The first symptoms are usually heart palpitations or shortness of breath. An echocardiogram can lead to a diagnosis for these adult patients. […] Congenital heart defects are present at birth. But they may not cause symptoms until adulthood. […] Yes, absolutely. With advances in medical and surgical interventional treatment, outcomes for both pediatric and adult patients have greatly improved, and most have normal life expectancy with proper treatment. But that often depends on a patients overall health and the type of congenital heart disease that they have. Your cardiologist can discuss what you should expect based on your individual case.

• #178 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #179 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Rarely, these heart defects can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. In these patients, sudden fainting or collapse may be the first time theyve shown symptoms of their congenital heart disease. […] When these diseases are not found at a young age, they generally start causing symptoms for adults at about age 20 to 30. The first symptoms are usually heart palpitations or shortness of breath. An echocardiogram can lead to a diagnosis for these adult patients. […] Congenital heart defects are present at birth. But they may not cause symptoms until adulthood. […] Yes, absolutely. With advances in medical and surgical interventional treatment, outcomes for both pediatric and adult patients have greatly improved, and most have normal life expectancy with proper treatment. But that often depends on a patients overall health and the type of congenital heart disease that they have. Your cardiologist can discuss what you should expect based on your individual case.

• #180 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #181 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Rarely, these heart defects can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. In these patients, sudden fainting or collapse may be the first time theyve shown symptoms of their congenital heart disease. […] When these diseases are not found at a young age, they generally start causing symptoms for adults at about age 20 to 30. The first symptoms are usually heart palpitations or shortness of breath. An echocardiogram can lead to a diagnosis for these adult patients. […] Congenital heart defects are present at birth. But they may not cause symptoms until adulthood. […] Yes, absolutely. With advances in medical and surgical interventional treatment, outcomes for both pediatric and adult patients have greatly improved, and most have normal life expectancy with proper treatment. But that often depends on a patients overall health and the type of congenital heart disease that they have. Your cardiologist can discuss what you should expect based on your individual case.

• #182 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #183 Congenital heart disease: Heart defects, types, and causes

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/181142

  After surgery, the heart generally works as it should, but some people develop related problems with age. […] The person may experience: an irregular heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, cyanosis, dizziness and fainting, swelling of organs or body tissues, known as edema, breathlessness, fatigue, especially after exertion. […] Also, mild symptoms of a CHD that do not warrant surgery during childhood may worsen over time and require treatment in adulthood. […] If the heart cannot pump blood around the body effectively, heart failure can result. […] Uncontrolled high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs, known as pulmonary hypertension, can lead to irreversible lung damage. […] Having a CHD increases the risk of this problem. […] The outlook depends on the: severity of the abnormality, swiftness of the diagnosis, treatment provided. […] Doctors now expect that around 96% of people who receive a CHD diagnosis and hospital treatment survive.

• #184

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  In some cases, a child’s congenital heart disease may be so mild that symptoms won’t appear until the child is a teenager or young adult. […] Congenital heart disease may cause problems with blood flow through the heart after a baby is born. The problems can affect the baby’s blood and oxygen supply. […] Not all problems are found when a child is very young. Some problems don’t cause symptoms and aren’t life-threatening. These problems may not be found until the teen years or later. […] Most children with congenital heart disease grow up and live full and healthy lives as adults. But some adults have a shorter lifespan than average if the problem is severe or if heart failure or other complications happen.

• #185 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Rarely, these heart defects can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. In these patients, sudden fainting or collapse may be the first time theyve shown symptoms of their congenital heart disease. […] When these diseases are not found at a young age, they generally start causing symptoms for adults at about age 20 to 30. The first symptoms are usually heart palpitations or shortness of breath. An echocardiogram can lead to a diagnosis for these adult patients. […] Congenital heart defects are present at birth. But they may not cause symptoms until adulthood. […] Yes, absolutely. With advances in medical and surgical interventional treatment, outcomes for both pediatric and adult patients have greatly improved, and most have normal life expectancy with proper treatment. But that often depends on a patients overall health and the type of congenital heart disease that they have. Your cardiologist can discuss what you should expect based on your individual case.

• #186 Congenital Heart Disease, Red Wing – Mayo Clinic Health System

  https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/locations/red-wing/services-and-treatments/cardiology/diseases/congenital

  Treatment of congenital heart disease in adults depends on how severe your heart problem is. You may simply be monitored, or you may need medications or surgery. […] If you’re an adult with congenital heart disease, you’re at risk of developing complications — even if you had surgery to repair a defect during childhood. Lifelong follow-up care is important.

• #187 Congenital heart disease: children & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/congenital-heart-disease

  Children with congenital heart disease are born with defects in the structure of their hearts. The most common type is a hole in the heart. Babies with more severe congenital heart disease might have symptoms in the first few weeks after birth. Symptoms of more severe congenital heart disease in babies can include: poor feeding, poor weight gain, fast breathing, grey or white skin, lips and nails in dark-skinned babies, blue skin, lips and nails in light-skinned babies. Sometimes symptoms of congenital heart disease dont show up until children are older around 5-10 years of age. If your child is older, you might notice that your child: gets tired easily, is short of breath while exercising, cant keep up with friends while playing sports. Most children with congenital heart disease go on to live long, active and healthy lives. Their ability to exercise and have fun isnt affected at all. Some children with severe heart defects might have to be careful about what and how much exercise they do.

• #188

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?Hwid=hw253542

  In some cases, a child’s congenital heart disease may be so mild that symptoms won’t appear until the child is a teenager or young adult. […] Congenital heart disease may cause problems with blood flow through the heart after a baby is born. The problems can affect the baby’s blood and oxygen supply. […] Not all problems are found when a child is very young. Some problems don’t cause symptoms and aren’t life-threatening. These problems may not be found until the teen years or later. […] Most children with congenital heart disease grow up and live full and healthy lives as adults. But some adults have a shorter lifespan than average if the problem is severe or if heart failure or other complications happen.

• #189 Congenital heart disease: children & teens | Raising Children Network

  https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/congenital-heart-disease

  Children with congenital heart disease are born with defects in the structure of their hearts. The most common type is a hole in the heart. Babies with more severe congenital heart disease might have symptoms in the first few weeks after birth. Symptoms of more severe congenital heart disease in babies can include: poor feeding, poor weight gain, fast breathing, grey or white skin, lips and nails in dark-skinned babies, blue skin, lips and nails in light-skinned babies. Sometimes symptoms of congenital heart disease dont show up until children are older around 5-10 years of age. If your child is older, you might notice that your child: gets tired easily, is short of breath while exercising, cant keep up with friends while playing sports. Most children with congenital heart disease go on to live long, active and healthy lives. Their ability to exercise and have fun isnt affected at all. Some children with severe heart defects might have to be careful about what and how much exercise they do.

• #190 Congenital Heart Defects (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/if-heart-defect.html

  A heart defect is a problem in the heart’s structure. Kids who have a heart defect were born with it. Heart defects are often called „congenital,” which means „present at birth.” Heart defects are also sometimes referred to as „congenital heart disease.” […] Signs of a possible congenital heart problem include fast breathing, slower growth, and in older kids, shortness of breath or heart palpitations (feeling their heart beating fast or differently). […] Some babies have serious symptoms that need medical or surgical treatment within the first year of life. […] Complex defects found early might need a series of operations that are finished when a child is about 3 years old. […] Kids treated for a defect (surgically or medically) will need regular visits with a pediatric cardiologist. […] Some physical activities might be limited, but kids can still play and explore with friends. Always check with the cardiologist about which activities are OK for your child and which to avoid. […] As kids get older, it’s important to help them learn how to take charge of their medical care.

• #191 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Rarely, these heart defects can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. In these patients, sudden fainting or collapse may be the first time theyve shown symptoms of their congenital heart disease. […] When these diseases are not found at a young age, they generally start causing symptoms for adults at about age 20 to 30. The first symptoms are usually heart palpitations or shortness of breath. An echocardiogram can lead to a diagnosis for these adult patients. […] Congenital heart defects are present at birth. But they may not cause symptoms until adulthood. […] Yes, absolutely. With advances in medical and surgical interventional treatment, outcomes for both pediatric and adult patients have greatly improved, and most have normal life expectancy with proper treatment. But that often depends on a patients overall health and the type of congenital heart disease that they have. Your cardiologist can discuss what you should expect based on your individual case.

• #192 Congenital Heart Disease | Symptoms & Treatments | Rush

  https://www.rush.edu/services/congenital-heart-disease-services

  Rarely, these heart defects can lead to sudden cardiac arrest, which can be deadly. In these patients, sudden fainting or collapse may be the first time theyve shown symptoms of their congenital heart disease. […] When these diseases are not found at a young age, they generally start causing symptoms for adults at about age 20 to 30. The first symptoms are usually heart palpitations or shortness of breath. An echocardiogram can lead to a diagnosis for these adult patients. […] Congenital heart defects are present at birth. But they may not cause symptoms until adulthood. […] Yes, absolutely. With advances in medical and surgical interventional treatment, outcomes for both pediatric and adult patients have greatly improved, and most have normal life expectancy with proper treatment. But that often depends on a patients overall health and the type of congenital heart disease that they have. Your cardiologist can discuss what you should expect based on your individual case.

• #193 Congenital Heart Defects (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/if-heart-defect.html

  A heart defect is a problem in the heart’s structure. Kids who have a heart defect were born with it. Heart defects are often called „congenital,” which means „present at birth.” Heart defects are also sometimes referred to as „congenital heart disease.” […] Signs of a possible congenital heart problem include fast breathing, slower growth, and in older kids, shortness of breath or heart palpitations (feeling their heart beating fast or differently). […] Some babies have serious symptoms that need medical or surgical treatment within the first year of life. […] Complex defects found early might need a series of operations that are finished when a child is about 3 years old. […] Kids treated for a defect (surgically or medically) will need regular visits with a pediatric cardiologist. […] Some physical activities might be limited, but kids can still play and explore with friends. Always check with the cardiologist about which activities are OK for your child and which to avoid. […] As kids get older, it’s important to help them learn how to take charge of their medical care.

• #194 Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) | Children’s Hospital Colorado

  https://www.childrenscolorado.org/conditions-and-advice/conditions-and-symptoms/conditions/congenital-heart-defects-chd/

  „Congenital heart disease (also called congenital heart defects, or CHD) covers a range of heart conditions present at birth. Infants born with a congenital heart disease have abnormal structure to their heart, which can affect the way the heart works and how blood flows through the heart to the rest of the body. Approximately 1 out of every 100 babies is born with a CHD. […] Some forms of congenital heart disease cause little or very few problems in the health, growth and development of the infant. Other forms are more serious and require interventions like cardiac catheterization or heart surgery for the child to survive and thrive. […] In decades past, most children with serious or critical CHDs did not survive. But with advancements in diagnostic technologies, research, cardiac care and surgical treatment, CHDs are being diagnosed sooner often even before the baby is born and children born with a CHD are living longer, healthier lives. In fact, most CHD patients are now living into adulthood, meaning they have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Although there are treatments for many different CHDs, there is no cure. Congenital heart disease is a lifelong disease requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized care.

• #195 Congenital Heart Disease Signs, Symptoms & Treatments | Baptist Health

  https://www.baptisthealth.com/care-services/conditions-treatments/congenital-heart-disease

  Congenital heart disease symptoms depend on the type of defect. Although congenital heart disease is present at birth, symptoms may not appear right away. […] Common symptoms can include: Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), Cyanosis (a bluish tint to the skin), Dizziness or fainting, Shortness of breath, Swelling of body tissue or organs, Tiring quickly upon exertion. […] Some adults have problems with heart defects later in life, even if their defects were treated in childhood. This is because heart defects are often repaired, rather than cured, so heart function is improved but not completely normal. […] The outlook for children with congenital heart defects is much better today than in the past. Advances in testing and treatment allow most of these children to survive well into adulthood. Adults who need regular medical checkups for congenital heart defects as children may need to keep seeing specialists into adulthood and may require follow-up treatments.

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