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  • Congenital Heart Defects Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about congenital heart defects, and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.

  • Congenital Heart Defects for Parents


    Heart defects happen when there's a problem with a baby's heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.

  • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) for Parents


    Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of problems caused by a birth defect that changes the way blood flows through the heart.

  • Tricuspid Atresia for Parents


    Tricuspid atresia is a congenital heart defect. A baby born with tricuspid atresia often has serious symptoms soon after birth because blood flow to the lungs is much less than normal.

  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) for Parents


    Atrial septal defect (ASD) — also known as a "hole in the heart" — is a type of congenital heart defect. Most ASDs are diagnosed and treated successfully.

  • A to Z: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system.

  • A to Z: Endocardial Cushion Defect for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect newborn babies.

  • A to Z: Atrioventricular Septal Defect for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect newborn babies.

  • Heart Murmurs for Parents


    Heart murmurs are very common, and most are no cause for concern and won't affect a child's health.

  • Birth Defects for Parents


    Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.