When I was born in the 50s, survival rate of an infant born with a Congenital Heart Defect into adulthood was less than 20%. I flatlined twice in surgery as a teen and suffered a near fatal arrhythmia 40 years later. Still beating the odds at 70. #chdawarenessweek #acha #wearpurpleday ❤️🩹
💙 Awareness leads to action. During #CHDAwarenessWeek, SCAI is highlighting the importance of early detection, access to specialized care, and continued innovation for patients living with CHD.
Share more information about CHD with your patients➡️ https://ow.ly/bJSs50Y9ppV
#CardioSky
Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects nearly 1 in 100 babies and is the most common birth defect in the U.S. Today, I'm wearing purple for Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week and to honor Ms.
Ruby Jane, and all the little heart warriors.! #teamrubyjane #CHDAwarenessWeek
It's Heart Failure Awareness Week! Do you know the symptoms of Pediatric #HeartFailure❓
Pediatric Heart Failure Symptoms are as follows:
💨Trouble Breathing
🍼Poor Feeding and Growth
😰Excessive Sweating
🩸Low Blood Pressure
#CardioSky #MedSky #1in100 #CHDAwarenessWeek #HeartFailureAwarenessWeek
This #CHDAwarenessWeek we highlight the Congenital Heart Priority Setting Partnership, which identified key research priorities to improve lifelong CHD care.
We're proud to support the establishment of the Congenital Heart Research Network, part of the national CHD research strategy!🔬
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About 1 in 4 babies born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) has a critical CHD, requiring surgery or other treatment within the first year of life. Many heart defects are caught as part of newborn screening. Take action and learn more: marchofdimes.org/healthyhearts #CHDAwarenessWeek #BirthDefects
🫀Feb 7-14 is #CHDAwarenessWeek. #InterventionalCardiology plays a critical role in the treatment of #CHD and we recognize the dedication ICs have in improving lives! Help share educational information with your patients to allow for early detection.
Learn more ➡️ www.secondscount.org/condition/co...
