Articles related to "Congenital Heart Disease"



The Calm in the Eye of the Storm
How do we keep tense situations from corroding our personal relationships? A diagnosis of congenital heart disease can be debilitating for all parties involved. This is what I have learned.
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Congenital Heart Disease: How I Learned to Cope
This is the story of my daughter's birth, the diagnosis of her heart condition, and how I learned to cope with it all.

Heart Infections
What are heart infections? Why does CHD increase one's risk of contracting these potentially lethal conditions? Do you fall into the high-risk category? Read on to learn more!
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What if? A Message for Parents
Curing those "what-ifs" with a little bit of love, a little bit of knowledge and a whole lot of faith!
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Heart Disease in Infants
Congenital heart disease is the most common type of major birth defect. There are a number of structural cardiac abnormalities with which a baby can be born.
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Knowledge is Power
This is what every new parent should know about CHD. Recognizing the ten warning signs of heart failure could save your child's life.
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Atrial and Ventricular Septal Defects:
This week's article will focus on ASDs and VSDs, two very common forms of congenital heart disease. What are they, and what can a cardiologist do to resolve them? Read on to find out more about this interesting facet of CHD...
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Healthy Hearts for Children
Many children are at risk for developing heart disease. Parents can help by promoting healthy habits. Even under the best of circumstances some children may be be born with or acquire heart disease. This article contains a link to an excellent site for information and assistance.
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Pulmonary Hypertension
Not to be confused with the blood pressure measured with a cuff on the arm, PHT affects only the arteries that supply the lungs.
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Congestive Heart Failure: Part 1
Article 1 of a two-part series that examines congestive heart failure, a condition that often develops as the result of chronic, uncorrected congenital heart disorders.

Congestive Heart Failure, Part 2
Part two in a series describing the causes, effects and treatement options inherent to congestive heart failure.

Sudden Death in Young Athletes
Because there typically are no warning signs, the focus needs to be on undertaking comprehensive family medical histories for all athletes.
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Palpitations--Causes and Diagnosis
Palpitations-- those flutters or other odd sensations in the chest-- are common occurrences in daily life. They are usually benign, but they can indicate serious trouble.
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Reflexology and Cardiovascular Health
Maintaining a healthy heart and good circulation are key factors in overall fitness and wellbeing. Regular Reflexology may help you reach your heart healthy goals.
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TAKE ME HOME PLEASE !!!
Special Needs Adoption
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The Importance of Vitamin B1 in Diet
Vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiency is rare in developed countries. However, there are groups of people that may be at risk. Find out who is at risk and why this occurs.
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What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood to the body and brain. If untreated, it can lead to brain injury then death within four to six minutes.
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A letter to God
This is a short article concerning the miraculous improvement of my daughter's condition. God strikes again!! :)

Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet
Many people may benefit from a gluten-free diet, including those with Celiac disease, M.S., brain fog, seizures, arthritis, osteoporosis, autism, diabetes, and ataxia.
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The heart (continued)
We will look at other heart problems, a continuation of the previous article, which was about the heart, its anatomy and information on heart attacks.
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WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS
Pediatric strokes, definition, causes, treatment, and prognosis.
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Healing the Heart
Heart disease is the leading killer in the United States. But some simple and effective lifestyle adjustments can drastically decrease your chances of suffering from heart problems in your lifetime.
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome was once unconditionally fatal. Recent advances in the field of cardiovascular surgery have enabled those who were once considered "doomed at birth" to live full and productive lives! Read on to learn more... (includes diagrams and ultrasound pics)
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