Abnormalities of the heart structure or function that are present at birth entail congenital heart defects. Some common types of congenital heart defects include Atrial Septal Defect, Ventricular Septal Defect, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Aortic Stenosis and Pulmonary Stenosis.
Initially classified as a respiratory virus, the effects of COVID-19 on the cardiovascular system have become more evident over time, some experts point out.