Hereditary heart disease is congenital heart disease

Hereditary heart disease and congenital heart disease are two different concepts, there is a difference between the two.

Congenital heart disease is caused by abnormal development of the heart and large blood vessels in fetal period. Hereditary heart disease is caused by genetic factors, which are considered to be related to factors such as genetic mutations and chromosomal abnormalities. Although some congenital heart diseases are caused by genetic factors, not all congenital heart diseases are hereditary heart diseases. Similarly, hereditary heart diseases may manifest after birth, and not all congenital heart diseases.

Patients can go to the cardiovascular department of the hospital to determine the cause and determine the treatment plan.