CHD Facts
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100

The most common type of congenital heart defect found in infants.

What is a Ventricular Septal Defect?

100

One of the common symptoms of CHD in infants is difficulty doing this.

What is feeding?

100

This procedure is often used to repair holes in the heart caused by congenital defects.

What is open-heart surgery?

100

One important aspect of living with CHD is managing regular check-ups with this type of doctor.

What is a cardiologist?

100

This famous singer was born with a congenital heart defect and has been an advocate for heart health awareness.

Who is Björk?

200

Approximately 1 in how many births is a congenital heart defect diagnosed

What is 100 to 200?

200

Cyanosis refers to a bluish tint to the skin, which is often seen in babies with CHD. What part of the body typically shows this first?

What is the lips?


200

This device is often implanted to help manage blood flow in patients with certain types of CHD.

What is a pacemaker

200

True or False: Children with CHD should avoid all physical activities.

What is False?

200

This actor, known for his role in The Fault in Our Stars, was born with a heart condition.

Who is Ansel Elgort?

300

True or False: All congenital heart defects can be diagnosed before birth.

What is False?

300

Children with CHD may also experience this symptom, characterized by excessive what during activities

What is sweating? 

300

This minimally invasive procedure uses a catheter to repair certain heart defects.

What is catheterization?

300

One way to support someone living with CHD is through these community events that raise awareness and funds

What are charity walks?

300

This NBA player underwent heart surgery as a child for a congenital heart defect.

Who is Chris Bosh?