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Aortic stenosis   Identifies three types of aortic stenosis in relation to the area of the obstruction and includes information about causes, symptoms, management, and outcome. Source: Children's Hospital of Western Ontario   Atrial septal defect   Describes how this condition that is present at birth affects the flow of blood through the heart. Discusses signs and symptoms, cause, diagnosis, the varying degrees of severity, the possible need for surgery, what to expect after surgery, and long term outcome. Source: American Academy of Family Physicians From: International resource Atrial septal defect (ASD)  Explains how this congenital heart defect alters blood flow and affects the heart's ability to function normally. Discusses symptoms and risks associated with ASD that parents should be aware of and mentions long term outlook. Source: Children's Hospital of Western Ontario Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network  Works to pool the knowledge and experience of Canadian congenital heart disease professionals and to help strengthen their skills and knowledge. Provides information to adult patients with congenital heart disease and their care providers. Source: Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network (CACH) Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance   Strives to increase awareness and understanding of adult congenital heart disease in Canada. Web site includes educational information and resources. Source: Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance   Coarctation of the aorta  Explains how the narrowing of this major artery can affect the heart's function. Discusses the cause, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Provides information on what to expect following treatment. Source: American Academy of Family Physicians From: International resource Common types of congenital heart defects  Lists and explains the most common types of structural heart problems or abnormalities present at birth. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Complications of congenital heart defects  Lists and discusses several possible complications of congenital heart defects. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Congenital heart defects: examinations and tests  Lists and discusses tests that can be done to detect structural problems or abnormalities in a baby's heart during pregnancy or after birth. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Congenital heart defects: symptoms  Lists and describes the common symptoms of congenital heart defects. Discusses the symptoms that are associated with cyanotic heart defects. Explains the term 'blue baby'. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health
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