There are several types of congenital heart| disease or CHD (heart problems present from birth). It is important for you to understand your/your child's condition, so that you know why you/they need a particular treatment.
Usual and unsual types of congenital heart disease are treated in out unit. Information about diagnosis and treatment can be found on our conditions page|.
Most congenital heart diseases are diagnosed with echocardiography| - a test that uses ultrasound waves to produce images of the heart.
Extra imaging, like MRI (magnetic resonance imaging),| or heart catherisation|, may also be needed.
Find out more about the diasgnosis techniques we use:
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MRI - A type of scan that produces detailed pictures of the body
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Echocardiography - An ultrasound scan of the heart
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Catheterisations - Where a catheter is inserted into a large blood vessel in the body - can be used to diagnose or treat heart conditions
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Heart surgery - Surgery to correct or repair heart problems