How many congenital heart defects are there?
There are many, many kinds of congenital heart defects. Some are very serious and can be life threatening. They may need to be fixed right away with heart surgery. Others are not life threatening. They may never need to be fixed with heart surgery. A heart doctor (cardiologist) often sees congenital heart patients for their life. Where can I find more information about congenital heart disease? There are web sites that have a lot of information about congenital heart disease. There are sites that have information about children with congenital heart disease. There are sites that have information about adults with congenital heart disease. All these sites have excellent links that you may find helpful. These resources should be used as a general guideline only. Individual assessment, interpretations and advice by your cardiologist should always be your most important resource. www.tchin.org – The Congenital Heart Information Network www.cachnet.org – The Adult Congenital Heart Network w
