What happens when lifelong giver becomes recipient? She gives even more.
Oct 15, 2018
Connecticut woman savors fruits of her efforts for herself, husband and son.
Congenital Heart Defects
Boy thrives after 'time bomb' delivery, several surgeries for heart defects
Oct 11, 2018
With their son now thriving after being born with severe heart defects, Colorado family now advocates for more research.
Health of Hispanic babies with heart defects tied to mom's education, insurance
Oct 10, 2018
In the U.S., the education level and insurance status of mothers may help explain poor health outcomes seen in Hispanic infants born with certain heart defects, a new study suggests.
New report explores genetics of congenital heart disease
Sep 27, 2018
A new scientific statement explores the genetic basis, as well as advances and new testing techniques, for congenital heart defects, which could help not only patients but their families.
8-year-old is bucking the odds against heart and brain birth defects
Sep 26, 2018
Given only a 30 percent chance of ever walking or talking, 8-year-old Maggie Maine sings, dances, even plays the piano.
From a hole in her heart to the stage: How Tabitha Ellis overcame her heart defect
Sep 12, 2018
A hole in Tabitha Ellis’ heart held her back when she was young, but surgery and a will to do what other kids did gave her the motivation to get active and inspire others as a teen and into early adulthood.
He pushed for pulse ox screening. Then his grandson’s pulse ox level was dangerously low.
Aug 21, 2018
Bob Larlee never dreamed when advocating for pulse ox screening as an American Heart Association volunteer that it would help detect low oxygen levels in his grandson, who had a heart defect.
More personalized guidelines for treating adults with congenital heart disease
Aug 16, 2018
The growing population of adults with congenital heart disease could soon begin to see more personalized care, according to new guidelines released Thursday.
'Kemp the warrior' battles heart defect with two surgeries before his first birthday
Aug 7, 2018
‘Kemp the warrior’ battles a heart defect with two successful surgeries before his first birthday, with another operation in his future.
Virus causes heart defects in mice
Aug 1, 2018
A virus that infects millions of Americans every year may cause heart defects during the early stages of pregnancy, a new study in mice suggests. The findings possibly give researchers further insights into the causes of congenital heart disease.