Posted: April 4, 2022 By: zach

Most Common Types of Congenital Heart Disease in Babies

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in US-born children, affecting roughly 1% of newborn babies. Within the category of CHD, there are 18 distinct types of congenital heart disease that are recognized within the medical community, and some are more common than others.

This article will break down the most common types of congenital heart defects and babies, and what causes them.