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Facts about congenital heart defects
Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defects in children. In fact, 1 out of every 120 babies in the U.S. is born with a congenital heart defect each year. In 2012, about 1 million babies will be diagnosed with CHD worldwide.
Congenital heart defects are approximately 60 times more prevalent than childhood cancer and are the leading cause of deaths in the first year of life.
World-renowned cardiac care
Successful treatments of congenital heart defects require highly specialized care. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has been at the forefront of research, education, early diagnosis and treatment of children with CHD for more than 90 years.
Our Cardiac Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive centers for pediatric cardiac care in the country with outcomes among the best. Families come from around the world seeking our expertise in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up.
Our patients are a true testament of the unparalleled cardiac care we provide. Read their stories»
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