As families prepare to take those long-awaited summer vacations with their kids, one question we hear frequently is whether it’s safe to travel with children with congenital heart disease. The answer is YES, with some preparation before you go! Our…
So you’ve learned that your child has a congenital heart defect (CHD). Their diagnosis may feel overwhelming. You may feel like the world has gone sideways. “My first reaction was to pick my baby up and run out the door;…
What is an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? The atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart, and an atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in the wall. ASD, a heart problem that is present at…
Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness – 1 in 100 kids are born with a congenital heart defect yet there is limited awareness of this fact. Children’s Cardiology wants to share 10 ways that we can all help raise awareness for…
