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Congenital Heart Defects
Home Treatment
Congenital heart defects often are repaired with surgery or heart catheterization, but home treatment also plays an important role. Some of the issues you'll face include:
- Coping with oxygen problems.
- Getting your child to eat enough.
- Giving medicines.
- Caring for a child in the hospital.
- Reference Exercise restrictions.
- Caring for yourself.
- Dealing with family issues and medical insurance.
For more information and help, see Reference Congenital Heart Defects: Caring for Your Child.
Adults who have congenital heart defects have other issues, such as Reference pregnancy, birth control, and employment. For help, see Reference Congenital Heart Defects in Adults.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference October 11, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference John Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Reference Larry A. Latson, MD - Pediatric Cardiology |
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