Living far from big cities and having less money can make it harder to spot serious heart problems in babies before they are born. This is what a recent study found. It looked at how far people live from specialized medical centers and their income levels. The study showed that those who live far aw
Driving is a big deal for teens. It means freedom and responsibility. But what if you have a heart condition? How does that change things? A recent study tried to find out. Teens with heart conditions face unique challenges. They worry about their safety and independence. The study wanted to hear t
Imagine being able to check a baby's heart health before they are born. That is exactly what doctors are trying to do with a special ultrasound test. This test is done during the first few months of pregnancy. The goal is to spot any heart problems early on. This is important because heart issue
More and more people with congenital heart disease (CHD) are getting active and might find themselves exercising at high altitudes. But how does this affect their bodies? This review looks into how short trips to high altitudes impact the heart and lungs of people with CHD during workouts. High alt
Doctors used a special kind of CT scan to look at the hearts of kids with a condition called double inlet right ventricle (DIRV). This condition is a bit like having one strong chamber in the heart instead of two. They wanted to see what the inside of these hearts looked like and if there were any o
You might think that intelligence tests are the same for everyone, but have you ever wondered if they work differently for people with health issues? That's what researchers looked into with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) and adults with a heart condition called d-tr
Blood in the lungs, known as haemoptysis, is a serious concern for those born with heart conditions like congenital heart disease (CHD). When this happens, time is of the essence. Doctors need to quickly determine why the blood is there and how to stop it. Radiologists play a vital role by pinpointi
