Hi my brother died of what my mom called congenial heart disease. All I can find is congenital heart disease, but she is certain that it was congenial. She said it affected his veins and not his arteries making it congenial and not congenital. Can you clarify, I am working on my masters degree and I am working on a research paper for mutations in my family line.
Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Congenital heart disease, means that the disorder is from birth and has not occurred after birth. It may be related to different possible factors, like : genetic disorder, an infection during pregnancy, Chat Doctor. . There are many types of congenital heart disease, based on the cardiac ultrasound findings. You should discuss with his doctor on the exact diagnosis and possible treatment options (including possible surgery). Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing good health,