Congenital heart defects

What Is Congenital Heart Defect - Expert Shares Inputs

Abnormalities of the heart structure or function that are present at birth entail congenital heart defects. Some common types of congenital heart defects include Atrial Septal Defect, Ventricular Septal Defect, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Aortic Stenosis and Pulmonary Stenosis.

Feb 16, 2024, 10:18 AM IST

Repairing a fragile heart valve: Newborn undergoes life-saving surgery 6 hours after birth at Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital

The baby girl, Advika had nearly 80% blockage in the pulmonary valve, compelling her to undergo a valve repair within hours of her birth.

 

May 30, 2017, 09:36 AM IST

Lab-grown blood vessels to help kids with heart defects

One of the greatest challenges in vessel bioengineering is designing a vessel that will grow with its new owner.

Sep 28, 2016, 12:35 PM IST

High blood-sugar in pregnancy ups baby's heart defect risk

Although the risks of gestational diabetes have been well-studied, less attention has been paid to smaller metabolic changes in pregnancy.

Oct 13, 2015, 16:21 PM IST