Children's healthHeart health

Why are some children born with congenital heart defects?

Nov, 20121:35 watch
LearnCardiologyCongenital heart diseaseWhy are some children born with congenital heart defects?

Why are some children born with congenital heart defects?

00:00
-00:00

Many parents feel responsible after finding out their child has a heart defect. Cardiothoracic surgeon Emile Bacha, MD, explains why moms and dads aren't to blame for congenital heart defects.

Up next

Why are some children born with congenital heart defects?
1:35 - NOW PLAYING

Why are some children born with congenital heart defects?

Nov 12, 2012

How are pediatric congenital heart defects treated?
1:42

How are pediatric congenital heart defects treated?

Nov 12, 2012

Dr. Emile Bacha - do children grow out of heart abnormalities?
0:41

Dr. Emile Bacha - do children grow out of heart abnormalities?

Nov 12, 2012

What types of heart diseases are treated with surgery?
1:30

What types of heart diseases are treated with surgery?

Nov 12, 2012

Do I need to quit smoking before heart surgery?
0:51

Do I need to quit smoking before heart surgery?

Nov 12, 2012

Ask the experts: heart disease treatment
1:25

Ask the experts: heart disease treatment

Aug 21, 2019

What should I know before I have mitral valve repair or replacement surgery?
1:36

What should I know before I have mitral valve repair or replacement surgery?

Nov 12, 2012

What causes heart disease?
1:37

What causes heart disease?

Aug 21, 2019

What is a patent foramen ovale?
1:55

What is a patent foramen ovale?

Mar 13, 2023

Who is at risk for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
0:35

Who is at risk for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

Jan 14, 2026

How does mitral valve repair compare with mitral valve replacement?
1:38

How does mitral valve repair compare with mitral valve replacement?

Nov 12, 2012

Recommended for you

Cardiology
What to know about Tetralogy of Fallot
Article
Cardiology
Heart defects at birth may affect heart rhythm—even years later
Article
Cardiology
9 ways to reduce the risk of congenital differences
Slideshow
Pediatrics
Is my child at risk for high cholesterol?
Article
Blueberry smiley squares
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.