Congenital Anomalies

The term congenital anomalies refers to alterations in the structure or functioning of the body present from birth. They can affect different organs or systems and encompass a wide range of situations, from mild to more complex.

How they are detected: some are identified during pregnancy through studies, others at birth, and certain ones are recognized later depending on how they manifest.

When they involve the heart: cardiac alterations of congenital origin require a careful evaluation to understand their impact in each case.

Regarding the heart, the evaluation corresponds to the cardiologist and the pediatric cardiologist, and when intervention is required the cardiovascular surgeon may take part. If your child has a condition of this type, a specialized and early evaluation helps plan the most appropriate follow-up.