Facts and figures

• In the UK there are about 4,600 babies born with congenital heart disease each year. • The prognosis for babies born with congenital heart disease has improved dramatically over the past 30 years. • At least three-quarters of babies with congenital heart disease are predicted to survive adulthood. • The prognosis for babies born with congenital heart disease varies widely depending on the complexity of the congenital defect. Survival rates in a number of simple conditions are close to 100%. • Treatment for congenital heart disease has evolved substantially over the last four deca...