Congenital heart disease

Technical summary

MeSH descriptor D006330 is Heart Defects, Congenital. Its preferred concept M0009950 lists Congenital Heart Disease and Congenital Heart Defects among its entry terms, and describes abnormalities in the structure of the heart that arise in development and are present at birth, though some are first found later in life. MeSH marks the descriptor as general only, so specific defects are not recorded here. This identity states no screening, diagnostic or treatment claim.