- About.com
Information about congenital heart defects, and February 14th being recognized as a day for hearts.
http://heartdisease.about.com/blchd.htm
- Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects
Describes PDA, coarctation of the aorta, ASD, VSD, AVSD, AS, PS, tetralogy of fallot, TGA, TAPVR, truncus arteriosus, tricuspid atresia, and HLHS.
http://www.mamashealth.com/Acyanotic.asp
- AMA: Statement for Health Care Professionals
Guidelines for evaluation and management of common congenital cardiac problems in infants, children, and adolescents. From the committee on congenital cardiac defects of the council on cardiovascular disease in the young.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1210
- American Heart Association
The AHA website is a simple introduction to the concept of congenital heart disease, with layperson explanations of the various conditions, tests for diagnosis and treatment options.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1477
- CHD Awareness Day
The Children's Health Information Network has brought global attention to the dreaded problem of Congenital Heart Defects by a co-ordinated effort from parents and families of CHD victims.
http://www.tchin.org/aware.htm
- CHD Support Graphics
A collection of banners, buttons, dividers and even e-cards to spread awareness about birth defects of the heart.
http://heartdisease.about.com/chdgraphics.htm
- Congenital Heart Disease Treatments
Short and simple explanations of the different procedures used in treating heart birth defects.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4580
- CongenitalHeartDefects.com
Information, resources and support for families and individuals dealing with congenital heart defects. Definitions of CHDs and medical terms, extensive list of support groups and hospitals.
http://www.congenitalheartdefects.com
- Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus
Good information on the extremely rare condition of Dextrocardia with Situs Inversus. Causes, treatment, pictures and a support forum are available to ask others affected by this disorder.
http://www.laughs.com.au/sid/
- Feeding Your Infant With Congenital Heart Disease
American Heart Association gives details on baby's growth, how to feed your baby, feeding tips, breastfeeding, formula feeding, tube feeding, starting solid foods, asking for help, heart medication and feeding and looking ahead.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4885
- Fetal Heart Surgery - The Issues
The fascinating concept of operating on heart disease while a baby is still unborn may soon become reality. Read about the issues, the controversies, the potential.
http://heartdisease.about.com/library/weekly/aa022298.htm
- Fontan Operation
Devoted to explaining this procedure, used to treat complex birth defects of the heart like hypoplastic right and left heart syndrome and single ventricle.
http://www.FontanOperation.com/fontan.htm
- Grown Up Congenital Heart Patients Association (GUCH)
Provides support and advice to adults and teenagers born with CAD. Offers information sheets on topics such as pregnancy, insurance and careers, a message board and quarterly newsletter.
http://www.guch.demon.co.uk
- Heart Disease Online
A collection of articles on the different kinds of congenital heart defects, including their treatment by surgery, written in simple, non-technical language.
http://www.heartdiseaseonline.com
- Hearts Of Hope
Stories of children born with a very serious heart defect known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Help in finding relevant information and links, especially in Australia.
http://www.heartsofhope.iinet.net.au/
- HLHS Information
Treatment options for newborns with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Includes questions to ask the hospital, surgeon, and insurance company.
http://www.hlhsinfo.homestead.com
- Mamas Health
Contains a lot of information about acyanotic congenital defects.
http://www.mamashealth.com/acyanotic.asp
- MedicineNet
Detailed look at congenital heart disease, such as the causes, symptoms, types and treatments.
http://www.about-heartdisease.com
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