Congenital heart disease can be passed on to future generations

Congenital heart disease has a certain genetic predisposition, but it is not necessarily passed on to offspring.

Congenital heart disease may be caused by genetic mutations. If there is a congenital heart disease in the family, the risk of other members of the family may increase. However, not all congenital heart diseases are caused by genetic mutations. It may also be related to environmental factors, drug factors, etc., and these patients are less likely to pass on to the next generation. If a family has congenital heart disease, family members can consider genetic counseling and genetic risk assessment before giving birth. Through family history, genetic testing and other methods, genetic risk can be assessed and family planning can be formulated according to individual circumstances.