Doctors typically diagnose congenital conditions during or before birth. In some cases, these conditions may affect the heart. Some people may have severe symptoms and a short life expectancy, while ...

For many people born with a heart defect, treatment may not be necessary until adulthood. As your heart grows, you might need surgeries, medications, and treatments. People often think of congenital ...

Toxoplasma gondii is an unicellular coccidian parasite with worldwide distribution. It is estimated that more than a third of the world's population has been infected with the parasite, but ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association, along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for managing congenital heart disease in ...

Ultrasound echocardiogram of a patient taking a test for heart diseases. Echocardiogram monitor with an image of patient’s heart. Medical ultrasound scan. Authors outline when adults with congenital ...

Toxoplasmosis is highly preventable through practical hygiene and food safety precautions. It poses severe risks (encephalitis, miscarriage, congenital defects) to pregnant women and immunocompromised ...