Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects are problems with the heart's structure that are present at birth. These defects can involve:

• The interior walls of the heart
• The valves inside the heart
• The arteries and veins that carry blood to the heart or out to the body

Congenital heart defects change the normal flow of blood through the heart. There are many types of congenital heart defects. They range from simple defects with no symptoms to complex defects with severe, life-threatening symptoms.

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect. They affect 8 of every 1,000 newborns. Many of these defects are simple conditions that are easily fixed or need no treatment. A small number of babies are born with complex congenital heart defects that require special medical care soon after birth.

Over the past few decades, the diagnosis and treatment of these complex defects has greatly improved. As a result, almost all children who have complex heart defects survive to adulthood and can live active, productive lives.

Most people who have complex heart defects continue to need special heart care throughout their lives. They may need to pay special attention to how their condition may affect certain issues, such as health insurance, employment, pregnancy and contraception, and other health issues.

Common Types of Congenital Heart Defects

• Atrial Septal Defect
• Ventricular Septal Defect
• Patent Ductus Arteriosus
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Atrioventricular Septal Defect
• Coarctation of the Aorta
• Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
• Pulmonary Atresia
• Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
• Tricuspid Atresia
• Transposition of the Great Arteries

Types of Surgeries Offered

• Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation
• Coarctation of the Aorta Repair
• Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Repair or Closure
• Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) Repair or Closure
• Tetralogy of Fallot Repair
• Transposition of the Great Vessels Repair or Switch Procedures
• Truncus Arteriosus Repair
• Tricuspid Atresia Repair or Single Ventricle Palliative Surgeries or Glenn Procedure

Expert Care You Can Trust

With Dr. Kuntal Surana’s expertise and a highly skilled team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and nurses, patients receive safe, advanced, and comprehensive care for all congenital heart diseases.