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9 warning symptoms your heart is crying for immediate help, cardiologist explains

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are abnormalities present at birth that affect the structure or function of the heart. CHDs can be diagnosed during pregnancy or after birth. Some CHDs may resolve on their own, while others may require medical or surgical intervention. For more complex CHDs, open-heart surgery may be necessary. This involves stopping the heart and using a heart-lung machine to circulate blood while the surgeon repairs the defect.