ADHD and Heart Defects

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ADHD Medication: Safe For Your Heart?

huffingtonpost.com — “Between 2001 and 2010, use of medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder increased more rapidly among adults than kids. With more than 1.5 million adults in the United States now on prescription drugs like Adderall and Ritalin, new research has shown that, in spite of safety concerns, the drugs do not appear to up the risk of serious cardiovascular issues.View full resource at huffingtonpost.com

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ADHD Drugs Safe for Adult Hearts - ABC News

abcnews.go.com — “Drigs primarily used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) did not increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.View full resource at abcnews.go.com

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Most Recently Shared on December 12, 2011 at 8:17 pm By:

SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library

ADHD Drugs Safe for Adult Hearts: Drigs primarily used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) did n... http://t.co/aC2AaVVJ

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Congenital Heart Defects

kidshealth.org — “Congenital heart defects involve abnormal or incomplete development of the heart. Learn about the different types of congenital heart defects.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Congenital Heart Disease

webmd.com — “WebMD explains problems with your heart that have been there since birth, which are called congenital heart disease, or defects.View full resource at webmd.com

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MD4U Dr Richardson Doctor, Family Medicine Doctor, and Physician

Congenital #heart disease occurs before birth http://bit.ly/PLIja most common is heart valve defects

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease

my.clevelandclinic.org — “Adult congenital heart disease - Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute, leader in the treatment of congenital heart disease in adults.View full resource at my.clevelandclinic.org

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Congenital Heart Defects

heart.org — “Congenital Heart DefectsView full resource at heart.org

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hearthub HeartHub Health Organization

Congenital heart defects are structural problems w/the heart present at birth. More about congenital heart defects at http://bit.ly/cFkAIQ

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Types of pediatric heart defects, septal defects

nhlbi.nih.gov — “There are many types of congenital heart defects. Some are simple; other defects are more complex.View full resource at nhlbi.nih.gov

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RNconsult Patricia A. Jackson Nurse

@funkyheart Glad to here that you are doing well now.More info on CHD http://tinyurl.com/cowmnc

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Should Children Get Heart Evaluations Before Taking Stimulant Medications for ADHD? - Health Advice (usnews.com)

usnews.com — “At the minimum, children should see their pediatrician.View full resource at usnews.com

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SusanS_Health Susan Scroggins Health Advocate and Active Health Library

Understanding the controversy regarding ADHD and heart evaluations in children. http://bit.ly/abQJFZ

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ADHD drugs don’t raise risk for heart attacks or stroke: Study

news-medical.net — “Drugs known as stimulants, that are used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said on Monday. This study finding should reassure millions of parents whose children take the drugs.View full resource at news-medical.net

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ADHD News: ADHD drugs don’t raise risk for heart attacks or stroke: Study: Drugs known as stimulants, that are u... http://t.co/UXInrhD9

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ADHD Drugs Don't Pose Risk for the Heart - - TIME Healthland

healthland.time.com — “In the second of a series of three government-commissioned studies on the risks of popular drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), researchers report that the medications do not lead to increased risks of sudden death or heart events in adults.View full resource at healthland.time.com

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daniellecass Danielle Cass Health Social Media and Health Marketing

Reading @AliceParkNY story on Kaiser Permanente study: ADHD drugs don't pose heart risks for adults http://t.co/w9dRL6kv

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ADHD Drugs Do Not Raise Stroke, Heart Attack Or Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

medicalnewstoday.com — “Young and middle-aged adults who are prescribed ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder) drugs do not have a higher chance of developing serious cardiovascular events, such as sudden cardiaView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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mnt_adhd MNT ADHD & ADD News Health News

ADHD Drugs Do Not Raise Stroke, Heart Attack Or Sudden Cardiac Death Risk http://t.co/N7YjVVcI #adhd

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Signs of Congenital heart disease (Heart defect at birth)

itriagehealth.com — “A problem with the structure of the heart. It is present at birth and is the most common type of major birth defect. A baby's heart develops while in the wView full resource at itriagehealth.com

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stluciemed St. Lucie Med Center Hospital

Congenital heart defects are usually discovered right after birth. - http://ow.ly/4bKN5

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5 Common Congenital Heart Defects

qualityhealth.com — “Congenital cardiovascular defects, ranging from mild to severe, occur in about one percent of all live births, or approximately eight out of every 1,000 births, and are the most common congenital malformation in newborns.View full resource at qualityhealth.com

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If Your Child Has a Heart Defect

kidshealth.org — “Congenital heart defects are relatively common, affecting almost 1 in every 100 newborns in the United States.View full resource at kidshealth.org

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Congenital Heart Defects Personal Stories

heart.org — “Hear personal stories from survivors with congenital heart defects and their families.View full resource at heart.org

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Most Recently Shared on February 16, 2011 at 4:05 pm By:

hearthub HeartHub Health Organization

Real patients share their experience with congenital heart defects. http://bit.ly/eLpQK5

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