Jaxon Emberton was born with DiGeorge Syndrome and underwent his first open heart surgery when he was only 11 days old. He was filmed putting on his new glasses and smiling at his parents in heartwarming footage. Video upload Video unavailable The video will soon play automatically8to cancel Play nowRead More →
heart disease which has prevented him from participating in certain sports, but has competed successfully on the track.” title=”Luke Furtick during track training at Swansea High School on Tuesday May 11, 2021. Furtick suffers from heart disease which has prevented him from participating in certain sports, but has competed successfullyRead More →
HALTOM CITY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Staying healthy has always been a constant challenge for 13-year-old Adam Roberts of Haltom City. He was born with several different heart defects. He also had his first open heart surgery just 15 days old. “It was a tough road because he had so manyRead More →
UC San Francisco researchers have found a way to double doctors’ accuracy in detecting the vast majority of complex fetal heart defects in utero – when interventions could correct them or dramatically improve a child’s chances of survival. – by combining routine ultrasound imaging with machine learning. IT tools. TheRead More →
DALLAS, May 17, 2021 – Detection of a critical heart defect before birth (congenital heart defects) is less likely when a mother lives in a rural area, lives in a neighborhood of low socioeconomic status, or is Hispanic, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagshipRead More →
MONDAY, May 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Lower socioeconomic quartile (SEQ), Hispanic ethnicity, and rural residence are associated with lower prenatal detection (PND) of congenital heart disease, particularly major artery transposition ( TGA), according to a study published online May 17 in Circulation. Anita Krishnan, MD, of the Children’s NationalRead More →
Canberra (Australia): A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found that by eating just one cup of vegetables high in nitrates each day, people can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease. The study investigated whether people who regularly ate larger amounts of vegetables rich in nitrates, such asRead More →
Canberra: A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day, people can significantly reduce their risk of heart disease. The study looked at whether people who regularly ate higher amounts of nitrate-rich vegetables, such as leafy greens andRead More →
According to research, eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. Green leafy vegetables are packed with several essential nutrients A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that by eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables each day,Read More →
Drugs to control cholesterol (statins) should be continued, according to the ICMR. Are patients with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure at increased risk for coronavirus infection? No, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease are no more likely to get the infection than anyone else. AmongRead More →
In a photo clicked by her maternal uncle, Naina Singh, wearing a white and blue striped sweater, looks straight into the lens. Her eyes sparkle and a smile appears on her lips. Nothing seems to go wrong. But on closer inspection, a slight bluish tint is visible under both eyes;Read More →
An observational study in nearly 20,000 people found that higher consumption of red meat and processed meat is associated with poorer heart function. The research is presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). “Previous studies have shown links between higherRead More →
People with congenital heart defects can have many open heart surgeries in their lifetime. According to Gillespie, most of these defects are detected in the uterus by standard ultrasound screening, so that by the time the baby is born, doctors will know if there are any heart problems. But accordingRead More →
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WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A local elementary school is incorporating the fight against heart defects in children into its own workouts. Students and staff at Martin Walker Elementary School in Copperas Cove fundraise with the American Heart Association to help children born with heart defects. For many students and staff,Read More →
All it takes to protect your most precious organ – the heart is a simple set of lifestyle practices. Your heart health is extremely vital and even the smallest complication can lead to death or seriously threaten your life. However, there is a large majority of people who do notRead More →
The results suggest that cardiovascular MRI could improve treatment and management plans for infants with congenital heart defects and counseling for their parents, wrote a team led by Dr Daniel Salehi of Lund University in Sweden. “In [our] cohort study of 31 fetuses referred for fetal cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging,Read More →
The findings suggest that cardiovascular MRI could improve treatment and management plans for infants with congenital heart defects and counseling for their parents, wrote a team led by Dr Daniel Salehi of Lund University in Sweden. “In [our] cohort study of 31 fetuses referred for fetal cardiovascular magneticRead More →
The United States Food and Drug Administration has approved the Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve System, the first non-surgical heart valve to treat pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects, which affect approximately 40,000 babies each year.1 The device is intended to improve blood flow to the lungs without requiringRead More →
When echocardiography results are unclear, fetal cardiovascular MRI (CMR) can provide valuable information about congenital heart defects, leading to changes in treatment or management decisions in more than 80% of cases, reports a new study. Not only could this imaging information be used to augment treatment for infants, a teamRead More →
Scientists examining the beating heart have solved a fundamental decades-old mystery about how the heart works. This revelation could herald the development of new treatments for heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Researchers from Eastern Virginia Medical School, Florida State University and the University of Virginia have observedRead More →
Hendersonville Mayor Jamie Clary recently declared February 7-14, 2021 Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at City Hall. Resident Misty Dantico and her 11-year-old son Joey Dantico were in attendance at the signing event after working with Clary to sign the proclamation. “I contacted Mayor Clary when Conquering CHD posted anRead More →
Previous research on risk factors for obstructive heart defects (OHD) has focused on maternal and infant genetic variants, prenatal environmental exposures, and their potential interacting effects. Less is known about the role of paternal genetic variants or environmental exposures and the risk of OHD. We examined the effects of originalRead More →
Parents of a two week old baby girl born with multiple rare heart problems shared her story and praise for the NHS for helping her. Little Margot-Valentina Hawkins was born on February 9 at Leicester Royal Infirmary for mum Hannah Hawkins and dad, Nick Hawkins from Bramcote. But unlike mostRead More →
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – A nurse at Riley Hospital for Children uses her journey with congenital heart defects to build special relationships with families. Sarah Crider was born with several congenital heart defects. She had surgery when she was a baby and again last year. Diagnoses like hers occur in oneRead More →
WINK Each year, 40,000 babies are born with a congenital heart defect, making it the most common birth defect in the United States. Most of the causes of congenital heart defects are unknown. A family in Southwest Florida has shared their story about surviving their newborn baby to raise awarenessRead More →
February 16, 2021 – In recognition of Global Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Week (CHD), HD Medical Inc. announced that it has screened more than 50,000 children for congenital heart disease using HD Steth, a stethoscope compatible with ECG and artificial intelligence (AI). These screenings have been carried out in severalRead More →
At three months old, Roman is exuberant, keeping mom Justina Spencer and dad Georges Bilodeau on their toes. “He’s a very happy baby, he smiles a lot. We think he’s about to laugh, he’s almost there but he’s not quite there, â€laughs Spencer. It’s almost hard to believe the healthyRead More →
INDICA NEWS OFFICE – The week of February 7-14 marks Global Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week. In recognition of this week, HD Medical Inc, a Silicon Valley-based innovator, announced that it has screened more than 50,000 children for coronary heart disease using HD Steth â„¢ across India. HD StethRead More →
February 13, 2021 2 minutes to read Source / Disclosures Published by: Disclosures: Elkind and Slawin do not report any relevant financial disclosures. ADD A SUBJECT TO E-MAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are posted on Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articlesRead More →
Santa Clara, California, USA: – Smart stethoscope with built-in ECG has saved over 36 lives so far – – Plans to expand screenings to more than 500,000 children worldwide – In recognition of World Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week, HD Medical Inc. today announces that it has screened overRead More →
LEXINGTON, Ky. (February 12, 2021) – “She was still very small, but not really small.” We never thought about having her tested for anything. We just assumed she was healthy. All the doctors said she was in good health. When Richmond’s Madison McDaniel looks back on the birth of herRead More →
SANTA CLARA, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – In recognition of World Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week (CHD), HD Medical Inc. announces today that it has screened more than 50,000 children for CHD using HD Steth â„¢. These screenings have been carried out in several locations in India, helping to saveRead More →
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WEST TAWAKONI, Texas (KLTV) – February is American Heart Month and this week is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Congenital heart defects or coronary artery disease occur when heart problems occur while a baby is developing during pregnancy. According to UT Health East Texas chief of cardiology, Dr. Thaddeus Tolleson,Read More →
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – Doctors at Spectrum Health say more than 2 million people in the US alone have congenital heart disease; a condition that people are born with. February 7e marks the start of Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, and doctors at Spectrum Health tell FOX 17 it’s importantRead More →
Rather than having an inherently lower risk of severe COVID-19, patients in the study may have adhered more strictly to social distancing guidelines compared to the general population. Contrary to concerns at the start of the pandemic, a new study has found that adults and children born with heart defectsRead More →
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Unlike many newborns, little Shriyan couldn’t spend much time with his mother in the delivery room. Doctors from the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kerala, India, rushed the critically ill boy to an operating room, where a surgeon was waiting to perform life-saving heart surgery to correct a rareRead More →
A mom hopes research into the role of genes in heart defects will give families the answers they’re looking for. Mum of three, Fay Murrish of Seaham, County Durham, has two children born with congenital heart defects. Her six-year-old daughter Chanel was born with a rare condition called hypoplastic leftRead More →
KARACHI: One in four middle-aged adults in Pakistan lives with cardiovascular disease. Although men and women are equally likely to develop heart disease – the leading cause of death in the country – the risk of dying or becoming seriously ill from heart disease is vastly underestimated among women dueRead More →
Common Ailments in Labrador, Dobermann, Spitz, Pomeranian, Great Dane, Dachshund, and Boxer Breeds Thamma, a one-and-a-half-year-old Caravan Hound, was resting next to his parent, Lakshmi, on a couch after lunch. Suddenly he let out a scream and fell off the couch. The dog, who remained unresponsive, was rushed to MadrasRead More →
In collaboration with the University of Central Florida and the Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University professor Mechanical Engineering Dr Eduardo Divo and Ph.D. Student Arka Das conducts research aimed at saving the lives of children born with only one functioning cardiac ventricle, a condition that deprives themRead More →
Posted January 10, 2021 Lara Adejoro About eight in 1,000 babies are born with a heart problem. This can sometimes be called a heart defect, congenital heart disease, or congenital heart defect. While most of these babies can survive and grow into adulthood, and can have children themselves, experts sayRead More →
Image: The Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder PDA closure device (Photo courtesy of Abbott) Minimally invasive pea-sized transcatheter implant shuts off ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature infants. The Amplatzer Piccolo Occluder from Abbott (Abbott Park, IL, USA) is a PDA closure device made of a self-expanding single-layer nickel-titanium wire mesh. The obturatorRead More →
What is a congenital heart defect? A congenital heart defect is a condition that occurs when the heart – or blood vessels near the heart – do not develop normally before birth. Congenital heart defects are one of the most common birth defects, occurring in approximately one in 100 newborns.Read More →
A cutting-edge technique that allows scientists to zoom in on tiny details in a 3D image of an entire animal heart may lead to new knowledge about congenital heart disease. Surgery and other interventions can help repair structural heart defects in many of the 1% of infants born with congenitalRead More →
Adults and children born with heart defects had a lower than expected chance of developing moderate or severe symptoms of Covid-19, according to a new study which has warned that elderly patients with similar birth conditions may have a profile of different risk. Scientists, including those at Columbia University IrvingRead More →
Adults and children born with heart defects had a lower than expected risk of developing moderate or severe symptoms of COVID-19, according to a study of more than 7,000 patients at the Congenital Heart Center at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. The study was published online onRead More →
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem or abnormality that occurs when a baby’s heart develops in the mother’s womb. The term “congenital” refers to a defect present at birth and is one of the most common birth defects. CHD indicates a problem in the structure of the heart thatRead More →
September 22, 2020 ― Doha: The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) Representative Office in Afghanistan has completed Phase 3 of the Little Hearts program in the country, performing 60 catheterizations for children with congenital heart defects. In cooperation with the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) and the Ministry of HealthRead More →
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular disease each year. Of these deaths, 80% are due to coronary heart disease (such as a heart attack) and cerebrovascular disease (such as stroke). Many people assume that men have a heart attack more thanRead More →
More than 90% of babies born with heart defects survive to adulthood. As a result, there are now more adults living with congenital heart disease than children. These adults suffer from a chronic illness that lasts a lifetime and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has published advice on howRead More →
COVID-19 affects the heart, because studies have shown, and patients with pre-existing heart conditions also have a higher incidence of severe disease, making it a double-edged sword, said Sameer Gupta, an interventional cardiologist at Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute in Delhi. Recovered COVID-19 patients come back with stressRead More →
As America continues to battle the effects of COVID-19, the 2020 fall college football season remains uncertain as players and even entire conferences have pulled out. Unfortunately for Georgia State first-year quarterback Mikele Colasurdo, the virus made that decision for him. >> Subscribe to Sports Spectrum Magazine for more storiesRead More →
When Callie Chiroff was 20 weeks pregnant, she discovered that her unborn son had a serious congenital heart defect that would require open heart surgery after he was born. The defect has been called abnormal total pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), which means that oxygen-rich blood does not return from theRead More →
(artist/iStock, Getty Images) Studying the hereditary roots of certain cardiovascular diseases could help patients and their doctors make decisions, identify risks and manage treatment, according to a new report. The American Heart Association’s scientific statement summarizes what is known – and what needs further research – about the genes thatRead More →
Heart muscle becomes enlarged, thick, or stiff in cardiomyopathy, and in rare cases, muscle tissue is replaced with scar tissue. Credit: American Heart Association Genetic Testing and Counseling for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases Can Help Patients and Their Families Make Informed Decisions About Managing Their Heart Health, According to “Genetic TestingRead More →
The heart needs energy to pump blood. Thus, the defects of energy production in the heart muscles lead to various heart diseases. Scientists at Texas A&M AgriLife have now discovered a new link between calcium, heart energy production, and cardiolipin, a type of fat. The discovery helps explain heart defectsRead More →
What is the structure of the human heart? The heart is located below the rib cage slightly to the left of the center of the chest between the lungs and above the diaphragm. A healthy adult heart is approximately the size of a closed fist. Valves and heart chambers workRead More →
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JGI / Tom Grill, Getty Images Women with heart defects have significantly more cardiovascular problems during pregnancy than those without, but only half of them get a recommended test to assess their heart health before giving birth, new study finds . The study, published Monday in the journal American HeartRead More →
Originally posted on the blog of Union of concerned scientists.through Taryn MacKinney, Researcher investigator When Scientists from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that chemical trichlorethylene (TCE) causes fetal heart defects, even at low doses, White House officials say exceeded their conclusions – a blatant example of political interference inRead More →
About 1 in 100 newborns, the birth of a child is followed by a warning signal The birth of a newborn baby is always a celebration. All parents just want to know that their child is healthy and growing normally. However, for some parents or roughly 1 in 100 newborns,Read More →
The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has started a project to help children with congenital problems, especially those with congenital heart defect (CHD). The project will offer surgery as a treatment option, according to an ARCS statement. ARCS claims to be the only humanitarian institution in the country to provideRead More →
To achieve this, Penny enlisted the help of Michael Liddy, an old friend who works as an architect in Australia, to create videos to share critical information with her patients. For the past 10 years, the couple have been creating the videos together on both sides of the globe, exchangingRead More →
Here’s a stark reality: nearly one in 100 babies in the United States is born with a heart defect, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defects. However, most often it can be treated. This allows children whoRead More →
One in 100 children born in the United States has congenital heart disease, a disease that kills more children each year than all forms of childhood cancer combined. Theo James Schlicht was one of those children. “Theo saved me,†says Callie Chiroff, who lost her son to congenital heart diseaseRead More →
The polite and well-behaved ten-year-old girl, lying patiently in her school’s makeshift clinic in Cape Town, South Africa, is just like all of her friends – active and smiling. Also, like her friends, she is under strict instructions from her teachers to put “jokes in your pockets, smiles on yourRead More →
Body-mind connection: Mild heart defects at birth can spell trouble for the brain. ChaNaWiT / iStock According to a large study, children born with heart problems are 32% more likely to have autism than their typical peers.1. Unexpectedly, the milder defects are strongly linked to autism, but the more seriousRead More →
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a collective term that refers to a range of heart conditions including heart failure, angina pain, heart failure, coronary heart disease, arrhythmia and birth defects, is increasing in prevalence worldwide and have been identified as the number one cause of morbidity and mortality. The fact that theseRead More →
What are cardiovascular diseases? Cardiovascular disease is a condition that affects the structures or function of your heart, such as: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. It is important to learn about your heart to help prevent them. If you have it, you canRead More →
RAIPUR: To solve the problem of congenital heart disease (CHD) – a defect in the structure of the heart or large vessels present at birth, in India a three-day international conference Pediatric Cardiac Society of India-Sanjeevani 2019 has started in Naya Raipur Friday. Several renowned pediatric cardiologists from around theRead More →
(Reuters Health) – Fathers who drink alcohol in the months before they conceive are more likely to have babies with heart defects than those who abstain before conception, suggests a recent study. When fathers drink in the three months before conception, babies are 44% more likely to have birth defectsRead More →
Parental alcohol use linked to increased risk of congenital heart disease. According to a study published today (October 2, 2019) in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiologya journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Drinking alcohol three months before pregnancy or during the first trimester was associated with anRead More →
On World Heart Day 2019, we take a look at some of these weird heart conditions with even weirder names. Say the words heart disease, and the room suddenly goes silent. Except, of course, if heart disease has such a strange name that most people wonder “what is it?” Today,Read More →
Each year, 9 months of dreams and anticipation shared by millions of future parents turn to despair and fear when they learn that their child was born with a birth defect; an often devastating event that affects one in 20 children born worldwide. The formation of our organs, our limbsRead More →
Mothers living near more intense oil and gas developmental activities are 40-70% more likely to have children with congenital heart defects, according to a new study by researchers at the Colorado School (CHD ) than those living in areas of less intense activity. of Public Health. “We observed that moreRead More →
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Congenital heart defects (CHD), also known as congenital heart defect or congenital heart disease, are the most common form of birth defects in children and occur in 1% of all live births worldwide, affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. Congenital heart defects are defects, present at birth, that affectRead More →
© iStock/wildpixel Health Europa presents recent research on the long-term effects of congenital heart defects on infants and their mothers. Congenital heart defects – which include Ebstein’s anomaly, aortic valve stenosis and tricuspid atresia – are the most common birth conditions and affect around 1% of all newborn babies. Fortunately,Read More →
(HealthDay)—People with adult-onset congenital heart disease of lesser complexity have a higher burden of adverse cardiovascular events than the general population, independent of conventional cardiovascular risk factors, according to a study published Feb. 28 in Traffic. Priyanka Saha of Stanford University School of Medicine in California and colleagues attempted toRead More →
Fathers who smoke can put their unborn children at risk for congenital heart defects (CDs), according to a study reported by scientists from the Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, in Changsha, China. The research, carried out as a meta-analysis of data from 125 studies involving more thanRead More →
A new market study, titled “Global Valvular Heart Diseases Treatment Market Research and Forecast, 2018-2023” was featured on WiseGuyReports. Valvular heart disease characterized by a defect or damage in one of the four heart valves, namely mitral, aortic, tricuspid or pulmonary. Adult heart surgery such as the treatment of valvularRead More →
Meet Harry (who is, admittedly, fictional). He was born with a hole in his heart, which skillful surgeons managed to repair. As an adult, perhaps driven by gratitude for his second life, he does everything he can to protect his ticker: he stays slim, runs on the treadmill an hourRead More →
An infant born with a relatively simple heart defect is much more likely to develop heart problems in adulthood, researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have found. The risk is so great that a person born with a heart defect who leads a heart-healthy lifestyle is twice as likelyRead More →
Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most commonly seen defect that babies are born with. They exist at birth, having appeared during embryonic and/or fetal growth and development. There are many different types of recognized CHDs, ranging from simple to more complex defects. Examples of simple defects include holes inRead More →
The most common birth defects are congenital heart defects (CHD). These abnormalities occur when there is an inability of the heart or its major blood vessels to form properly during embryonic and/or fetal growth and development. They can range from simple holes in the cardiac septum, or narrow valves, toRead More →
Melissa Nelson was around 28 when she first met someone else whose heart shaped her life in the same way. When Nelson underwent his first open-heart surgery at the age of 4, doctors told his mother not to expect a permanent solution. Nelson could again face death at age 20,Read More →
February is American Heart Month. Implemented speak National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, American Heart Month is designed to raise awareness of heart issues and encourage everyone to adopt heart-healthy behaviors, such as healthy eating, blood pressure and cholesterol control, and exercise. Alexander (Sacha) Opotowskyassociate professor at Harvard Medical SchoolRead More →
Certain foods can help prevent heart disease Heart disease no longer concerns the elderly. Today, people of almost all age groups are struggling with heart problems. The emergence and phenomenal growth of heart disease and the increased death rate associated with it is evidence of a disrupted modern lifestyle andRead More →
Rostislav_Sedlacek / iStock Adding to the dire and ever-growing list of adverse effects of climate change on our planet, a new study has predicted that rising temperatures will lead to an increase in the number of infants born with congenital heart defects. According to Live Science‘s Yasemin Saplakoglu, the findingsRead More →
Global warming could mean more children are being born with life-threatening heart defects. According to scientists, being exposed to abnormally high temperatures during pregnancy increases the risk of damage to internal organs. Research predicts there could be 7,000 additional cases of heart defects between 2025 and 2035 in eight USRead More →
Rising temperatures resulting from global climate change could increase the number of infants born with congenital heart defects (CHDs) in the United States over the next two decades and could result in up to 7,000 additional cases over an 11-year period in eight representative states (Arkansas, Texas, California, Iowa, NorthRead More →
Alhaji Kamara helped IFK Norrköping win the Swedish championship in 2015 Sierra Leonean free agent Alhaji Kamara, who has defied a medical diagnosis potentially ending his career to continue playing football, says he has “more to give to the game”. In 2016, medics said the forward had a heart defectRead More →
Heart disease has become the leading cause of death among men and women around the world as well as in India. The risk of heart disease for both sexes is serious, but heart disease affects men and women differently. More than one crore of annual deaths are reported in IndiaRead More →
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Congenital heart disease is increasingly common in children. So how do you spot one? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about one in 100 babies has a congenital heart defect. It means they were born with a structural problem in their heart. There are at least 18Read More →
Fewer children are born with major congenital heart disease (CHD) because more of these pregnancies are terminated now that prenatal screening is widespread in Denmark, according to a population-based study. For the 2,695 pregnancies with major coronary artery disease, the termination of pregnancy (TOP) rate increased from 0.6% before 2004,Read More →
What is congenital heart disease? Every day around 13 babies in the UK are diagnosed with congenital heart disease. This means that the heart or the large blood vessels surrounding the heart did not develop properly in the womb. Often we do not understand why the baby’sRead More →
Health issues can challenge your romantic relationships. An expert and a couple who have experienced health issues share their tips for maintaining a strong relationship after a diagnosis. Denise Knowles is a relationship and psychosexual therapist and spokesperson for Relate. Sarah and Gary Orchard have struggled with heart problems andRead More →
A lot happens before a baby comes into the world crying. Along with its head, shoulders, knees and toes, complex organic development takes place that allows a baby to take its first breath and blood to circulate throughout the child’s body. “While the fetus is still in utero – theRead More →
House ” The subjects ” Pediatric cardiology HealthDay News — Long-term mortality after congenital heart surgery exceeds that of the general population for all forms of congenital heart defects (CDs), according to a study published in the May 29 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. LoganRead More →
Tim Sindt of Ankeny overcame a frightening heart diagnosis A frightening heart diagnosis has put Tim Sindt’s plans on hold. Now the Ankeny junior is ready to compete in the 2018 state track competition. Cody Goodwin, Des Moines Subscribe ANKENY, Ia. – On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, Tim Sindt didRead More →