My heart stops for 14 seconds at a time and I had a stroke at 26
Angeliki Asimaki, a 45-year-old cardiac specialist, shares her life with congenital heart defects that caused a stroke at 26 and her journey in heart research.
Congenital Heart Disease: When Philanthropy Covers Structural Gaps
On International Congenital Heart Disease Day, Fundación LiLo Mexico and Hospital Star Médica Infantil celebrated performing their 100th surgery under a program supporting children with congenital heart defects.
Fewer young children die from congenital heart defects
The number of young children in Sweden dying from congenital heart defects has significantly decreased due to early detection methods.
The clinic encourages patients with heart disease to find suitable forms of exercise
Tartu University Hospital promotes finding enjoyable and suitable forms of exercise for patients with heart disease during Congenital Heart Defects Week.
CARDIOLOGIST: This is the best medicine against heart defects (and it's not a pill)
Doctors emphasize that movement is not only permitted but essential for individuals with congenital heart defects, dispelling myths around physical activity restrictions.