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SMT Celebrates 20 Years of the Cocoon Occluder Journey, Transforming Lives
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 11: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects, affecting approximately 1% of live births globally and accounting for more than 4.18 million cases in children under five1. Despite advances in medical care, CHD continues to be
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Study gives insights into quality of life for adults with congenital heart
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) can now gain vital insights into their long-term quality of life according to data from the Congenital Heart Initiative (CHI). CHI is the nation's first and largest patient-focused registry for people with CHD, and it recently launched its inaugural
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29 Surgeries, 29 Miracles: A Story of Healing with the Child Heart Foundat
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) affects about 1% of newborns, often accompanied by other serious defects. In India, around 200,000 babies are born with CHD annually, with 20% needing immediate intervention. Despite advances in care in high-income countries, man
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Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research and UK's Heal
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], June 12: In a monumental stride towards providing accessible healthcare for children, Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research in India and the Healing Little Hearts Foundation in the UK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pr
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CHD Awareness Week: Join the Fight to Save Lives and Raise Awareness
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 9: Genesis Foundation is one of the largest NGOs that facilitates the medical treatment of underprivileged children suffering from a congenital heart defect. The Foundation has also been striving to build awareness about the condition at the grassroot level to ens
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Increased levels of Lipoprotein(a) can raise the risk of recurrent coronar
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in persons 60 and older, according to the results of a recent study that studied the issue over a 16-year period. The results, published today in C
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Elevated Lipoprotein(a) levels can increase risk of recurrent coronary hea
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to the findings of a recent study that followed the problem over a 16-year period, elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a), a subtype of "bad cholesterol," in bloodstreams are a risk factor for recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) in adults 60 and older. The results, published today i
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Experts list down signs to look out for heart problems in newborn babies
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 17.7 million deaths in India are due to heart-related issues. These numbers also involve congenital heart (CHDs) in children. Experts explained about CHDs signs in newborn babies.
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Research finds new understanding of congenital heart disease progression,
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Houston [Texas], June 22 (ANI): Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a spectrum of heart defects that develop before birth and continue to be the leading cause of child fatalities. A team of researchers from Texas Heart Institute, Texas Children's Hospital, and Baylor College of Medicine have d
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Technological advancements can help save your baby's heart and avoid compl
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): Though every parent dreams of a healthy and happy baby, some babies may have a problem with their heart's structure or the way it works due to a congenital heart defect (CHD).
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Madhavbaug and Rural Relations launch Gram Arogya Sanjeevani Program for c
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 31 (ANI/BusinessWire India): According to an article published in AHA Journal, the ratio of Chronic Heart Diseases (CHD) has increased from 10.19% (95% CI, 9.11-11.27) to 13.91% (95% CI, 12.41-15.41).
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Infant cardiac surgery associated with adult hypertension risk
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): In a recent research, scientists have discovered that while surgery to congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth may restore young hearts to healthy function, it might also be associated with an increased risk of hypertension, high blood pres
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