Congenital Heart Defects Personal Stories

Tammi Jacobs Health Professional

Hudson Reporter - Having heart Testing for defect may soon become law

hudsonreporter.com — “Every year -- according to the March of Dimes -- 25,000 babies are born with congenital heart defects. Several years ago, one of these babies was born to Jason O--™Donnell, before he became an assemblyman in the 31st District that represents Bayonne and half of Jersey City. The problem is, O--™Donnell wouldn--™t have known about it unless he asked to have the test done. It is not a required test, even though the disease is the number one birth defect for newborns. This personal” View full resource at hudsonreporter.com

Most Recently Shared on May 8, 2011 at 5:02 am By:

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AHA issues statement for CHD pediatric-to-adult care transition - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “The American Heart Association said the transition of adolescents with congenital heart defects from pediatric to adult care should actively involve the patients and consider their emotional and developmental preparedness. Youths with CHDs should learn independent care of themselves during childhoo--” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on March 1, 2011 at 7:14 pm By:

P. Mimi Poinsett MD Pediatrician, Physician, and Doctor

AHA issues statement for CHD pediatric-to-adult care transition http://sbne.ws/r/6Tf6

YouTube - Hayden's Congenital Heart Defect

youtube.com — “Ali Lazorchak became seriously ill one month before her baby was due. She was hospitalized and induced, bringing baby Hayden into the world one month early. ...” View full resource at youtube.com

Most Recently Shared on February 26, 2011 at 4:07 pm By:

Hopkins Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital

If you missed Hayden's story on last night's WMAR ABC2 special broadcast, you can check it out now. You can still... http://fb.me/HXCrgvob

Developing Better Devices | Seattle Children's Hospital

seattlechildrens.org — “It took only two days for Mackenzie's troubling heart murmur to be diagnosed as atrial septal defect --" a hole in the upper wall of her heart.” View full resource at seattlechildrens.org

Most Recently Shared on February 18, 2011 at 8:18 pm By:

Seattle Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital

New devices for treating heart defects can ease recovery. Read one family's story here: http://ow.ly/3ZhSD #heartmonth

Dawn McKinney, MS/RN Nurse

Low birth weight infants have higher rates of congenital heart disease - Related Stories - AANP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “U.S. researchers found that the incidence of serious congenital heart disease among infants with very low birth weight was 8.9 per 1,000 cases, compared with 2.4 per 1,000 cases for the overall neonatal population. Babies born with serious congenital heart disease also had a higher one-year mortali--” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on January 10, 2011 at 4:39 pm By:

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Harlow Harrison--™s Story - Brenner Children's Hospital

brennerchildrens.org — “Harlow, almost six weeks old and weighing less than 6 pounds, would need three surgeries, the first one within a few days. Her parents eased their uncertainties by researching the doctor, Dr. Ross Ungerleider, who would perform Harlow's surgery.” View full resource at brennerchildrens.org

Most Recently Shared on November 15, 2010 at 8:48 pm By:

wfubmc Hospital

Harlow was born with a rare congenital heart defect and had major surgery at 6 weeks old. Read her story: http://bit.ly/a0fnOu

phdinparenting Parenting Supporter

Cora’s Story: The hidden disease of congenital heart defects | PhD in Parenting

phdinparenting.com — “Today I am welcoming my friend Kristine as a guest poster. I have been following Kristine (@KristineBrite) on twitter for quite a while and have been inspired” View full resource at phdinparenting.com

Most Recently Shared on September 28, 2010 at 2:06 am By:

Guest post from @KristineBrite: Cora's Story - The hidden disease of congenital heart defects http://bit.ly/cYdu9p

RushU Medical Center Hospital

Matthew’s Story: Treating a Congenital Heart Defect « Rush InPerson

rushinperson.rush.edu — “Matthew’s Story: Treating a Congenital Heart Defect « Rush InPerson” View full resource at rushinperson.rush.edu

Most Recently Shared on August 26, 2010 at 7:03 pm By:

Matthew's story: An alternative to open-heart surgery for treating a congenital heart defect http://budurl.com/9l3l

Obesity in pregnancy is tied to increased risk of heart defect in baby - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Pregnant women who are morbidly obese have a 33% greater risk of having a baby with a congenital heart defect compared with women of normal weight, researchers found. "The current findings strongly suggest that by losing weight before they become pregnant, obese women may reduce the chances that the” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on April 13, 2010 at 5:51 am By:

Clara Song Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

Obesity in pregnancy is tied to increased risk of heart defect in baby http://sbne.ws/r/4qNP

Cora's Story: Some mother and daughter time UPDATED How you can celebrate Cora's birthday, too!

corasstory.org — “Cora's Story: Some mother and daughter time *UPDATED* How you can celebrate Cora's birthday, too!” View full resource at corasstory.org

Most Recently Shared on March 14, 2010 at 3:41 am By:

Amy Romano Nurse and Midwife

Grieving mom @kristinebrite caring for her hospitalized husband while uninsured says she's "the lucky 1" http://ow.ly/1qlidS Help her help

British Heart Foundation - Congenital Heart Disease

bhf.org.uk — “Congenital heart disease is an abnormality of the heart that a person has had since birth.” View full resource at bhf.org.uk

Most Recently Shared on March 4, 2010 at 5:02 pm By:

BHF Health Organization

If you're worried about congenital heart disease, take a look at the information and support on our site - http://bit.ly/az4wei

Pediatric cardiologists extend care to adults - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “Pediatric cardiologists say their practices are changing because the children they treat for heart defects are living longer thanks to better treatments and technology. The specialty had been considered a pediatric field, but more physicians are seeing adult patients. <a href='/servlet/aaRedirect?ur” View full resource at smartbrief.com

Most Recently Shared on February 18, 2010 at 8:29 pm By:

Clara Song Physician, Doctor, and Pediatrician

Pediatric cardiologists extend care to adults http://sbne.ws/r/3SpJ