Critical Congenital Heart Disease  (CCHD)

What is a Critical Congenital Heart Disease?

There are many heart defects, and our expert team of heart specialists at Arkansas Children's provides care for a comprehensive list of heart defects and conditions. Some are called “critical congenital heart disease” or CCHD. CCHD may occur when a baby’s heart or major blood vessels do not form properly. A “critical” heart defect needs urgent treatment to have the best outcome for the baby. Treatment can include medical and surgical procedures.

• Screening for CCHD Fact Sheet (English)
• Screening for CCHD Fact Sheet (Spanish)

CCHD Resources

• Mended Little Hearts Little Rock
• Pediatric Congenital Heart Association
• Arkansas Congenital Heart Defect Coalition
• View the ACH Pediatric ECMO Protocol