Hello, does having a septal defect affect whether children will inherit it?

Patient's question:

21 years old. Will having children be hereditary?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, this situation could be a symptom of congenital heart disease or rheumatic heart disease. Whether it is hereditary depends on the cause of onset. If it is caused by postnatal stimulating factors or adverse effects during pregnancy, it is generally not a concern. It does not have hereditary traits.