Raising awareness about congenital heart defects
MercyOne Genesis is recognizing Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. They are giving a red hat to every baby born at the hospital this month. Most of the time, congenital heart defects are caught ...
Simple congenital heart diseases tied to higher epilepsy risk
Among simple congenital heart diseases (CHD), patent foramen ovale (PFO) is associated with a significantly higher risk for ...
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‘Rock the zipper’ week also highlights the importance of Medicaid to kids born with a heart defect
Potential cuts to Medicaid would be devastating to families caring for a child born with a congenital heart disease ...
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Can you cure congenital heart defect? Expert answers 14 common questions about the birth defect
Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, ...
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Born to heal: Why babies recover, but adults scar, after heart damage
Newborns with heart complications can rely on their newly developed immune systems to regenerate cardiac tissues, but adults aren't so lucky. After a heart attack, most adults struggle to regenerate ...