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Congenital heart defects: Information for teachers

A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

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Learn about the impact of that a child's heart condition may have on their physical abilities.

School and children with heart disease

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Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

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Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

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Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

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Learn about the social and emotional effects that congenital heart disease might have on a child.

Playing sports with congenital heart disease

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Learn about safe levels of activity for adults with congenital heart disease. Activity generally has positive effects on the body and its organs.

School & career planning for children with heart disease

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Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

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Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Body image for children with heart disease

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Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.

Congenital heart disease: Looking ahead

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In this section of the site, you will learn about the issues children born with congenital heart condition may face at different ages.

Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

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Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Coping with chronic illness like congenital heart defects

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Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.

Future health for children with congenital heart defects

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How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.

Types of heart conditions

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Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

COVID-19: Information for parents of children with congenital heart disease

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Find information and answers to common questions about COVID-19, for parents and caregivers of children with congenital heart disease.

Heart conditions resources

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Books and websites with information about heart conditions in children.

Intellectual development and children with heart disease

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Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

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Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.

Heart conditions: Overview

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Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

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Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Transitioning to adult care for teenagers with heart conditions

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Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.