Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Adults with congenital heart conditions need ongoing specialist care to protect
heart health throughout life.
It is heart disease present from birth that continues into adulthood, needing specialist
lifelong follow up and care.
Many defects such as ASD, VSD, and PDA can be closed using a catheter delivered
device, avoiding open heart surgery.
Yes. Fetal echocardiography scans the baby's heart during pregnancy, allowing early
diagnosis and planning of care.
It is the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in babies and children, with care
shaped around a child's growth and needs.
