A congenital heart defect is an abnormality in the structure of the heart or the major blood vessels connected to it that is present from birth. It is classified as a type of cardiovascular disease, and its signs and symptoms depend heavily on the specific defect involved, ranging from no noticeable effect on health to severe, life-threatening complications. Congenital heart defects are among the most common types of birth defect.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXVII: Congenital Malformations, Deformations and Chromosomal Abnormalities 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
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Cardiothoracic surgery practice
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Congenital heart defect
WikipediaLead section, body-system statement
A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly, congenital cardiovascular malformation, and congenital heart disease, is a defect in the structure of the heart or great vessels that is present at birth.
Lead section, transmission-route statement
A congenital heart defect (CHD), also known as a congenital heart anomaly, congenital cardiovascular malformation, and congenital heart disease, is a defect in the structure of the heart or great vessels that is present at birth.
Lead section, body-system statement (integumentary)
When present, symptoms are variable and may include rapid breathing, bluish skin (cyanosis), poor weight gain, and feeling tired.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XVIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XVII
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaInherited/genetic diseases sectionQuote, Inherited/genetic diseases section
Down syndrome and Cystic fibrosis.
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