Myspace Layouts For Girls Only - MyGirlySpace.com Girly Myspace Comments What is Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) ?CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE ..... a chilling phrase; a lethal constellation of birth defects of the heart that affect millions of newborn infants and children; a killer that claims thousands of lives every year.A fortunate few, mostly in the developed countries, are cured by the miracles of modern medicine.Sadly, the vast majority do not have access to treatment; they are forced to lead restricted lifestyles, denied the opportunity to become productive and participating members of their communities.CHD - A perspective There are two main varieties of heart disease.Acquired heart diseases are the consequence of indulgence, excess, aging or infection. In the recent past, there has been an encouraging drop in its incidence, thanks toincreasing knowledge and awareness of the underlying causes populations adopting more healthy practices and habits On the other hand, Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a more or less random event. The mysteries that underlie it still remain unravelled. The incidence of cardiac birth defects has remained constant - at 7 to 8 cases for every 1000 live births - across time and continents.CHD - A complex issue Among heart diseases, CHD is unique for a number of reasons:
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1 in 85 babies are diagonosed with CHD every year.
