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5 Reasons to Work with Child Life as an Adult with CHD
18
Apr 2023
5 Reasons to Work with Child Life as an Adult with CHD
Child life isn't just for kids - they support patients and families at all ages and stages. Learn how they help adults with CHD.
By: Emily Jones, CCLS | 1
Heart Conditions
Former CICU Nurse Gives Back After Son’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest
23
Feb 2023
Former CICU Nurse Gives Back After Son’s Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A mom explains how quick response, CPR, and an AED saved her son during sudden cardiac arrest, and why she's involved with Project ADAM.
By: Brenda Williams, RN | 2
Heart Conditions
My Child Has High Blood Pressure, Now What?
02
Feb 2023
My Child Has High Blood Pressure, Now What?
About 3.5% of kids have high blood pressure. If your child receives this diagnosis, a pediatric cardiologist explains what to expect next.
By: Sarah Henson, MD | 0
Healthy Living
18
Oct 2022
6 Questions to Ask When Your Child Complains of Chest Pain
Has your child complained of chest pain? Ask yourself these 6 questions to determine if it is a serious concern.
By: Adam Powell, MD | 819
Childhood Obesity
Testing Recommended: High Cholesterol Can Occur in Childhood
25
Aug 2022
Testing Recommended: High Cholesterol Can Occur in Childhood
Learn how common high cholesterol is in kids and when your child's cholesterol level should first be checked.
By: Sarah Henson, MD | 11
Healthy Living
Coping with the Emotional Challenges of Congenital Heart Disease
20
May 2022
Coping with the Emotional Challenges of Congenital Heart Disease
Many children with congenital heart disease (CHD) or other long-term health conditions experience mental health struggles. Feelings of sadness, fear, worry, or anger are normal and common. While parents and other caregivers experience these feelings too, they also play a vital role in supporting their child to help them develop good mental health and cope
By: Nadine Kasparian, PhD | 0
Heart Conditions
You Can Save A Life: AEDs Are Simple To Use And Require No Experience
03
Apr 2022
You Can Save A Life: AEDs Are Simple To Use And Require No Experience
The functionality of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is complex.  It evaluates the heart rhythm and delivers an electric shock to the heart when it unexpectedly stops. It’s no wonder that an American Heart Association study revealed that only 15 percent of people feel confident they could use an AED in an emergency. However, using an AED
By: Adam Powell, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Your Teen Athlete
04
Jan 2022
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Your Teen Athlete
While sudden cardiac arrest in the young is rare, it often quickly leads to death. Here's what you need to know in case it does happen.
By: Jeff Anderson, MD, MPH, MBA | 2
Heart Conditions
What Heart Patient Families Need to Know About COVID-19
07
Dec 2021
What Heart Patient Families Need to Know About COVID-19
As the pandemic continues, many parents of children with heart conditions have questions and concerns about COVID-19 and how to keep their children safe and healthy.
By: Sean Lang, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care
02
Feb 2021
Born with a Heart Defect and Lost to Care
About 550,000 teens and adults are "lost to care": Born with a heart condition and are not being cared for by a doctor trained to treat and manage them.
By: Andrew Redington, MD | 7
Heart Conditions
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
27
Jan 2021
Born With a Heart Defect: Q&A About The COVID-19 Vaccine 
At last the coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine is here. In Ohio, Phase 1b includes vaccinations for those with preexisting medical conditions. What does that mean for people who have adult congenital heart disease (ACHD)? Read on for answers to questions we’ve been getting from the adult patients we follow who were born with a congenital heart
By: Craig Alexander, MD | 1
Fetal Conditions
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
21
Jan 2021
How Will Congenital Heart Disease Affect My Pregnancy?
If you have adult congenital heart disease, it's important to see a specialist and learn how it might affect your pregnancy.
By: Nicole Brown, MD | 6
Heart Conditions
FAQs: Cardiac Rehabilitation for Kids
10
Aug 2020
FAQs: Cardiac Rehabilitation for Kids
Because cardiac rehabilitation involves regular exercise training, it is sometimes counter-intuitive to those parents who have children with a heart condition. Read FAQs to help parents become more comfortable with their child's participation.
By: Sam Wittekind, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Babies Born with a Heart Defect: Resources for Families
10
Feb 2020
Babies Born with a Heart Defect: Resources for Families
When families receive the news that their baby has a heart defect, it can bring about a wave of emotions. A pediatric cardiologist offers some reliable resources and information to help instill a sense of hope.
By: Adam Powell, MD | 7
Heart Conditions
Family Finds Heart Care Needed for Complex Condition
04
Feb 2020
Family Finds Heart Care Needed for Complex Condition
Alana was born with a complex combination of conditions, including tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), pulmonary atresia, and major aortopulmonary collateral artery. Read why her parents needed a lot of faith and the right specialists to treat her complicated heart condition.
By: Kamesha Manning | 3
Heart Conditions
Pulmonary Hypertension, HHT & New Year’s Resolutions
21
Jan 2020
Pulmonary Hypertension, HHT & New Year’s Resolutions
The last two years have rocked the Wiegele family's world. They have seen a lot of their friends with pulmonary hypertension pass away. They also learned that their daughter, Riley, may need a lung transplant down the road. Read about their New Year's resolution and how they plan to make new memories.
By: Kelly Wiegele | 1
Heart Conditions
Tetralogy of Fallot: When The Words “Thank You” Aren’t Enough
01
Jul 2019
Tetralogy of Fallot: When The Words “Thank You” Aren’t Enough
A mother describes how the words "thank you" really aren't enough for relaying the gratitude she feels towards her son's heart surgeon, who repaired his tetralogy of Fallot. "Every night, when I tuck my son in to bed, I rest my hand on his chest, a ritual of gratitude as his heart gently beats underneath my palm."
By: Laura Kohus | 0
Heart Conditions
Top 5 Things to Know About the Heart in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
30
May 2019
Top 5 Things to Know About the Heart in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Because overall treatment has vastly improved for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) over the last couple of decades, the heart has become a major focus area for both doctors and researchers. One of our cardiologists shares the top five things parents should know about the heart as it relates to DMD.
By: Chet Villa, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
When His Heart Stopped: Lifesaving Congenital Heart Care for My Adult Son
15
May 2019
When His Heart Stopped: Lifesaving Congenital Heart Care for My Adult Son
Austin celebrates his 25th birthday in May. It’s quite a milestone, given that his heart stopped beating three years ago on a softball field. He was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and has had quite the journey since then.
By: Angela McKinney | 3
Healthy Living
6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids’ Hearts Healthy
04
Feb 2019
6 Steps Parents Can Take to Keep Kids’ Hearts Healthy
Heart health is important for adults AND kids alike. There is some research to suggest that heart disease can start in childhood – and perhaps even in utero during pregnancy.  Here are important preventive steps parents can take to keep their kids’ hearts healthy:
By: Bob Siegel, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: Questions to Ask A Doctor
24
Oct 2018
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: Questions to Ask A Doctor
Adults who were born with congenital heart disease (ACHD) need to be followed by a cardiologist with specific training on the condition, and have a continuous dialogue about heart health along the way. Read a list of suggested questions to keep the conversation going.
By: Nicole Brown, MD | 0
Heart Conditions
A Connection Between Dementia and Congenital Heart Disease
13
Mar 2018
A Connection Between Dementia and Congenital Heart Disease
Researchers found a relationship between dementia and congenital heart disease. Read six things to know about the findings:
By: Dr. Nicolas Madsen | 0
Heart Conditions
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Letter to Our Son’s Heart Donor Family
14
Feb 2018
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: A Letter to Our Son’s Heart Donor Family
Eli was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and soon after needed a heart transplant. Read how grateful his family is to his heart donor and family.
By: Kelcie Kleckner | 0
Heart Conditions
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
07
Feb 2018
A Mother’s Perspective: Finding the Right Pediatric Cardiologist
Read why this heart mom hasn't stopped worrying about her son's heart 26 years later, and why it is important to find the right pediatric cardiologist.
By: Zerlina Dubois | 6
Heart Conditions
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
01
Feb 2018
Born with Congenital Heart Disease: 5 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently
Jennie was born with congenital heart disease but is now an adult. Read why she considers herself lucky in health and life and what she'd do differently.
By: Jennie Fox | 7

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