To learn more about congenital heart defects, browse any of the topics below.
About Congenital Heart Defects A congenital heart defect is an abnormality present at birth. Find information on specific types tailored to adults with heart defects and parents of children diagnosed with a defect.
Understand Your Risk of Congenital Heart Defects Find out who is at risk for congenital heart defects and what additional health risks are noted for possible future pregnancies and conditions.
Symptoms & Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defects Most heart defects are spotted during childhood, but sometimes a person may reach adulthood before discovering a heart defect. Learn about the symptoms and diagnostic measures.
Care & Treatment for Congenital Heart Defects Discover the ongoing needs of adults and children with heart defects. Surgeries, procedures and lifestyle modifications are addressed.
Tools & Resources Here we offer extensive downloadable information to help you and your supportive friends and family understand the condition and special needs.
Blake – A Heart Warrior at 4
By looking at him, you'd never know active 4-year-old, Blake Galligan, has a congenital heart defect. In honor of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, his family tells his story – one of hope and perseverance.
Web Booklets on Congenital Heart Defects
These online publications describe many defects and the procedures used to repair them. This information is designed so that you can customize it to your own needs. It’s organized so that you can print out the sections that relate to you or your child’s defect and concerns.
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