Background Patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) frequently develop late complications despite early surgical ...
Beijing Zhongke Journal Publising Co. Ltd. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common birth defects, occurring in approximately 0.9% of live births. Sadly, they are also the leading cause of ...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart condition where the formation of the connection between the atrial chambers is defective, thus allowing left-to-right shunting and the consequent risk ...
A Cornwall couple shared their story of navigating their two children's congenital heart conditions to raise awareness. An ...
When we think about heart problems, we usually picture adults dealing with cholesterol or high blood pressure. But here’s the thing, some kids are actually born with heart conditions, called ...
The small plane was loud, packed with monitors and medical gear. Lauren Casillas never left her newborn daughter’s side, watching her closely and counting each breath. As a nurse, Lauren knew just how ...
Diana Warren, 55, from Essex, discovered she had a significant heart defect, an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), after collapsing ...