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Others may have congenital heart defects or early signs of artery problems passed down from parents. In such cases, early screening and treatment are essential. In short, heart disease in young adults ...

Congenital heart defects are abnormal structural conditions of the heart, and/or large blood vessels, that are present at birth. Symptoms might not be apparent until later in life.

Congenital heart disease is surprisingly common in newborns and affects about 1 in 100 newborns. CHD can also range from simple (like small holes in the heart) to complex (like missing or poorly ...