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unna.cares » congenital.heart.defectsA congenital heart defect (CHD) is a structural problem with the heart and / or surrounding blood vessels that is present at birth. Defects can range from a small hole between chambers of the heart, to very severe malformations. Unna: love [lev]; warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion |
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Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect and are the number one cause of death from birth defects during the first year of a child's life. Nearly twice as many children die from congenital heart disease compared with all forms of childhood cancers combined. Treatment has come a long way and today most children will grow up to lead full, active lives. Learning that your child has a CHD is a very scary time. Visit unna.cares » resources to view links to support groups and further information that helped bring us some peace of mind when our daughter was diagnosed. Unna: love [lev]; warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion |
12 Canadians are born every day with a congenital heart defect. It is estimated that 180,000 Canadians are living with a CHD.
