Congenital Heart Disease

Roanoke woman raises awarenes, after son dies from Congenital Heart Defect

9 Feb 2012

Congenital heart diseases (CHDs) are the most common form of birth defect. A Roanoke woman is trying to raise awareness about CHDs.

Children Flock To New Orleans For Lifesaving Surgery

9 Feb 2012

News With A Twist One of every 100 children born in a developing country will not make it to their first birthday because of congenital heart disease. The condition is usually never diagnosed, and when it is the lifesaving surgery is out of the budget. But now New Orleans is becoming a destination for such patients; kids looking for a second chance. Vanessa Bolano has the story.

Betsy Cross: The signs of heart disease

9 Feb 2012

People with heart disease may experience different symptoms. How do you know if your heart isn’t working properly? Heart disease is a catchall term that covers many different kinds of problems, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart infections and congenital heart defects.