Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital
means present at birth. Therefore, congenital heart disease is a problem with
the heart since birth. It may be a defect on the structure or function.
Classification of Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital
heart disease may be classified into two types, namely: cyanotic(blue skin color) and acyanotic.
These two are defined based on blood movement through the heart. In cyanotic
heart disease, deoxygenated blood moves from right side of heart to left side
through abnormal openings. In acyanotic heart disease, oxygenated blood moves
from left to right side of the heart and then to the lungs.
