Congenital Heart Defects
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A congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart. It is present at birth. Congenital heart defects are the most common type of major birth defect.
A baby's heart begins to develop shortly after conception. During development, structural defects can occur. These defects can involve the walls of the heart, the valves of the heart and the arteries and veins near the heart. Congenital heart defects can disrupt the normal flow of blood through the heart. The blood flow can
- Slow down
- Go in the wrong direction or to the wrong place
- Be blocked completely
Treatment for the defect can include medicines, surgery and other medical procedures and heart transplants. The treatment depends on the type and severity of the defect and a child's age, size and general health. Today, many children born with complex heart defects grow to adulthood and lead productive lives.
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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 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 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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The ABC's of Congenital Heart Defects
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Heart defects on #MDlinx
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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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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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Screening Newborns For Congenital Heart Disease
medicalnewstoday.com — “About 1 in every 120 babies are born with congenital heart disease (CHD), of which about 25 percent is critical, requiring special care early in life. CHD is responsible for more deaths in the fir” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Symposier - Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease
symposier.com — “This course can be booked as a 3 day or 2 day (Day 1- 10th & Day 2- 11th June) course. The 1st and 2nd days comprises lectures on echo-anatomic correlates of common cardiac defects and addresses some specific defects in detail providing an update on current issues and a review of cases. The 3rd day is a workshop of practical echocardiographic scanning. Numbers for the scanning session are limited. ” View full resource at symposier.com
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Congenital Heart Defect Led to Stroke
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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 w” View full resource at itriagehealth.com
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British Heart Foundation - Congenital heart disease
bhf.org.uk — “Congenital heart disease is an abnormality of the heart that you are born with.” View full resource at bhf.org.uk
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New Gene Linked To Congenital Heart Defects
medicalnewstoday.com — “Researchers from the uc san diego, school of medicine and colleagues have identified a new gene, ets-1, that is linked to human congenital heart defects. the landmark study, recently published onl” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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