Congenital Heart Defects
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
American Academy of Pediatrics 141 Northwest Point Boulevard Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098 Phone: (847) 434-4000 Fax: (847) 434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org Web Address: www.aap.org The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a variety of educational materials, such as links to publications about parenting and general growth and development. Immunization information, safety and prevention tips, AAP guidelines for various conditions, and links to other organizations are also available.
American College of Cardiology 2400 N Street NW Washington, DC 20037 Phone: (202) 375-6000 Fax: (202) 375-7000 E-mail: resource@acc.org Web Address: www.acc.org Contact the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for information about heart disease. The mission of the ACC is to work for quality health care for patients with heart disease. The organization provides education, promotes research, and creates management guidelines and standards of care for heart disease.
American Heart Association (AHA) 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721) Web Address: www.americanheart.org Call the American Heart Association (AHA) to find your nearest local or state AHA group. The AHA can provide brochures and information on support groups and community programs, including Mended Hearts, a nationwide organization whose members visit heart patients and provide information and support. AHA's Web site also has health information on various heart-related conditions.
March of Dimes 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 997-4488 Web Address: www.marchofdimes.com The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) P.O. Box 30105 Bethesda, MD 20824-0105 Phone: (301) 592-8573 Fax: (240) 629-3246 TDD: (240) 629-3255 E-mail: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov Web Address: www.nhlbi.nih.gov The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) information center offers information and publications about preventing and treating heart, lung, and blood diseases.
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: October 25, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Larry A. Latson, MD - Pediatric Cardiology | |
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| Topic Overview | |
| Cause | |
| Symptoms | |
| What Happens | |
| What Increases Your Risk | |
| When To Call a Doctor | |
| Exams and Tests | |
| Treatment Overview | |
| Prevention | |
| Home Treatment | |
| Medications | |
| Surgery | |
| Other Treatment | |
 | Other Places To Get Help |
| Related Information | |
| References | |
| Credits | |