CHD problem

Congenital heart defects (CHD) are malformations of the heart or large blood vessels that occur in a child from birth. They are formed during fetal development, when the heart and blood vessels are developing in utero. They affect about 1% of babies. They are the second leading cause of death among newborns. 

The problem associated with CHD is primarily due to the low detection rate, which ranges from 30-50%. This is due to ineffective and inaccurate diagnoses, which is a major challenge, related to: 

• the shortage of medical specialists, as detecting fetal CHD requires specialized knowledge
• variability and limitations of ultrasound equipment, affecting the quality of analysis
• late diagnoses lead to future costly medical interventions

Today, with early detection, congenital heart defects can be successfully treated.