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What Can a CHD Newborn Eat?
CHD Parents Need to Prepare More than a Hospital Bag for a CHD Infant’s Birth An expectant mother and father are at their 20-week anatomy scan when the technician becomes eerily quiet. No more chatting about fingers and toes or the cute button nose. “There’s something wrong with the baby’s heart,” the doctor would say…
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What Are the Early Signs of Heart Disease?
Heart disease can take many forms. From irregular heartbeats to coronary artery disease, many of these forms of heart disease can be prevented by making healthier lifestyle choices. Some of these conditions, like congenital heart disease, are issues the individual is born with. However, making the proper adjustments with these healthy choices can prevent or…
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Research in CHD Care is Improving Outcomes
Why do some children with CHD do better than others? Research is painting a better picture, but now we need to consider what can be changed to improve outcomes. Let’s take a closer look at the more complex cases and compare them to other patient experiences to understand the vulnerabilities of Health-Related Quality of Life…
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Those with CHD are Living Longer
Thanks to improvements in care, people born with heart defects are now living well into adulthood. But as many of us know, Congenital Heart Disease isn’t just a childhood issue. Many people discover new health problems as they age, and some don’t even know they have CHD until adulthood. A study examined the health of…
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Conquering CHD’s Co-founder Returns as Executive Director
Announcing Amy Basken as Next Executive Director
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When is chd awareness week 2023?
Congenital heart disease (CHD) awareness week occurs annually from February 7th to February 14th. This week is a time to promote awareness of CHD and raise money for lifesaving research and support for people with the condition. Reach out to Conquering CHD to learn more about how CHD impacts people’s lives or find support and…
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Who is most affected by congenital heart disease?
Millions of people in the United States live with a condition called congenital heart disease, or CHD. There are many types of CHD, and the condition’s symptoms can vary from person to person. Many living with CHD require lifelong medical care, medications, or surgery. Advancements in the way CHD is treated and diagnosed have led…