Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Congenital heart defects (CHD) is the leading cause of birth defect deaths in the U.S. The American Heart Association is committed to advancing pulse ox screening policies that will allow babies with heart defects to live longer and fuller lives. (more)
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