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85Adults Living with Congenital Heart Defects
Adults with congenital heart defects face very unique health issues and concerns. This article, written by an adult with CHD contains very useful information that all people with CHD should be aware of.
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82CHD - The Most Common Birth Defect in Babies
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are the most common birth defects. More than 35,000 babies in the United States are born with CHD every year. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments for congenital heart defects.
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80Raising a Heart Healthy Child with Congenital Heart Disease – Interview
Many may see the title, raising a heart healthy child with congenital heart disease, as an oxymoron in that you may believe that if the heart is healthy it will be free from defect or disease. Well, in the natural world I would agree with you,...
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78Can a Woman with a Congenital Heart Defect Still Have a Baby?
Depending on what kind of congenital heart defect (chd) a woman has, she may or may not be able to safely have a baby. There can be many risks which is why it is important for women to consult with their cardiologist before getting pregnant.
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72Why spreading awareness of congenital heart defects makes a difference
I've read people's thoughts and was surprised. Some people think spreading awareness of congenital heart defects shouldn't be a priority or a goal. Others take it a step further and say awareness isn't needed....
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69Congenital Heart Defect Support Resources
A comprehensive list and guide for those seeking support for congenital heart defects. You are not alone.
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70Coronary Heart Disease - The Young Widow Maker
Arteries - Our internal transportation system. What do they transport? Life giving oxygen and nutrients. They cover our entire body and the heart is our bodies Grand Central Station. A healthy transportation system is flexible. It stretches...
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70Congenital Heart Defect: And a Tiny Baby
First off i thought I should share who I am and why i am writing this. I am a mother of 3 children, only child number 2 came into this world with a bang, and he scared us to death. I am writting about all this...
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68Heart Attacks, Face the Facts
The rise of heart diseases in our society is testament to the lack of information on caring for this important part of the human body.
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65Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week
In the United States, the month of February is referred to as American Heart Month as a way to help promote heart health. But there is also a week in February that is dedicated to babies who are born with something wrong with their hearts and is called Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week.
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