What is Congenital Heart Disease?

The term Congenital Heart Disease is used to cover a range of birth defects which affect the Heart and it is the most common form of birth defect. In some cases a Congenital Heart Disease is diagnosed while the baby is still in the womb other cases are not discovered until the baby is born and in some cases not until later in life. Common symptoms of Congenital Heart Disease are:

• Poor Appetite
• Delayed growth
• Poor blood circulation
  

Types of Congenital Heart Disease

There are many types of Congenital Heart Disease some of the most common types are:

• Hole in the Heart
• Aortic Stenosis
• Atrial Septal Defect
• Pulmonary Stenosis

Depending on the type on Congenital Heart Disease someone has the treatment can vary, some people do not need treatment at all and their condition will correct itself in time. Other people will require surgery to correct the condition and in some cases will require several surgical procedures over a number of years.

Congenital Heart Disease and its impact on Travel Insurance

Obtaining Travel Insurance is a vital part of planning a Holiday and needs to be done properly, if you have or have ever had Congenital Heart Disease or any other Pre Existing Medical Condition you should always think about declaring them. By declaring pre-existing medical conditions it will ensure you are covered for anything related directly or indirectly to the Medical Condition.