Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Structural heart disease
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The term structural heart disease generally refers to heart defects which are either congenital (birth defects) or defects of the heart valves that develop later in life.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]