Dr. Patel: We often find congenital heart defects during pregnancy at the anatomy ultrasound scan. We can also find them soon after birth or into childhood. Kids with CHD have symptoms including:
A blueish coloring (cyanosis).
Shortness of breath during feeding.
Fainting during activity.
If your provider suspects a CHD, we will perform a series of tests to diagnose the health issue. These include:
Echocardiogram.
Electrocardiogram.
Chest x-ray.
Heart MRI or CT scan.