What is cyanotic heart disease?

What is cyanotic heart disease?

In congenital heart disease, one or more abnormal heart structures (defects) are present at birth. There are two types:

• Cyanotic congenital heart disease: Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) involves heart defects that reduce the amount of oxygen delivered to the rest of your body. It’s sometimes called critical congenital heart disease. When a baby is born with CCHD, their skin has a bluish tint, called cyanosis.
• Acyanotic congenital heart disease: Acyanotic congenital heart disease involves defects that don’t interfere with the amount of oxygen delivered to the rest of your body.