10 Most Common Heart Conditions
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Condition #5: Congenital Heart Defects
The human body is quite a complex structure. As such, there is a lot that can potentially go wrong and it sometimes does. This includes problems with the heart, and there are various conditions that can affect how well it will function. These conditions will often have a profound effect on the quality of the patient’s life.
Congenital heart conditions will develop in the womb, meaning a baby is born with them. Quite often, they are an immediate threat to life and the baby may need life-saving surgery. At other times, they are not such an immediate threat, but the patient may still need to be careful about how they live the rest of their life.
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