Congenital Heart disease
Congenital heart disease is a structural abnormality of the heart present at birth. The defect is usually present in the blood vessels near the heart, which obstructing the blood flow. There are two types of congenital disease: cyanotic (the skin becomes blue in colour due to lack of oxygen) and non cyanotic. The exact cause of the disease is not identified in most cases. However, retinoic acids, chemicals, alcohol and infection with rubella virus during pregnancy may be a factor for congenital heart problems. According to a study published in the India Academy of Paediatrics, congenital heart disease is a condition seen in every 3.9 births per 1000 births in India. As described by Dr Amar Singhal, ‘ Congenital heart disease is a defect in the heart at the time of birth. It is the structural or functional malfunctioning of the heart that is caused during its formation. While in some cases these defects are caught right after birth, in other cases it may be reported later on in the child’s life.’
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