CONGENITAL HEART

DISEASE
( CHD )
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UNDERSTANDING
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
 INTRODUCTION
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
refers to a group of heart
conditions that are present at birth,
affecting the structure and function
of the heart and its blood vessels.

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SYMPTOMS OF
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
 SYMPTOMS OF CHD
Shortness of Chest pain or
breath Discomfort

Heart
Fatigue
palpitations

Dizziness Swelling
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DIAGNOSIS OF
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
 DIAGNOSIS

Medical Physical Cardiac

History Examination Tests
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MEDICATION FOR
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
 MEDICATION FOR CHD
Diuretics Digoxin
helps reduce fluid buildup used to strengthen the
in the body heart’s contractions

ACE Inhibitors Anticoagulants

used to manage high blood
prescribed to prevent clots
pressure

Beta-Blockers Prophylactic antibiotics

help manage irregular to prevent bacterial
heart rhythms endocarditis
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PREVENTING
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
 RECOMMENDATIONS

What to do What NOT to do

● Healthy Lifestyle During Pregnancy
● Preconception Care
● Prenatal Care
● Folic Acid Supplementation
● Vaccinations
● Medication Safety
● Manage Chronic Conditions
● Avoid Harmful Substances
● Limit Exposure to Environmental Toxins
● Avoid Certain Medications
● Avoid Infections
● Avoid Stress and Anxiety
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