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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
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
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
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
Heart Conditions
Having Adult Congenital Heart Disease Hasn’t Slowed Me Down
03
Jan 2017
Having Adult Congenital Heart Disease Hasn’t Slowed Me Down
Despite being born with a heart defect, this mom of three lives a fulfilling, active life. Read why she sees an adult congenital heart disease cardiologist.
By: Holly Lawson | 0
Heart Conditions
Living with Congenital Heart Disease: Are You Lost to Care?
22
Jul 2016
Living with Congenital Heart Disease: Are You Lost to Care?
Four questions to help you decide if you or a loved one are lost to care, many years after having heart problems or surgery as a young child.
By: Andrew Redington, MD | 1
Heart Conditions
Getting the Green Light: Pregnancy with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
02
May 2016
Getting the Green Light: Pregnancy with Adult Congenital Heart Disease
One mother explains the process of getting the "green light" for pregnancy with adult congenital heart disease.
By: Katie Binzer | 3

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