Congenital heart defect

A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly and congenital heart disease, is a defect in the structure of the heart or great vessels that happens at birth.^[1] A congenital heart defect is seen as a cardiovascular disease.^[2] Signs and symptoms depend on the specific type of defect. Symptoms can be seen from not serious to life-threatening.^[1] When present, symptoms may include rapid breathing, bluish skin (cyanosis), poor weight gain, and feeling tired.^[3] CHD does not cause chest pain.^[3]