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	<title>LIVESTRONG.COM Congenital Heart Disease</title>
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		<title>Bicuspid Aortic Valve</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/14581-bicuspid-aortic-valve/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:55:52 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title>Signs of Cardiac Abnormalities in Children</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/535287-signs-of-cardiac-abnormalities-in-children/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:04:21 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year, around 35,000 infants are born with heart defects in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Such malformations result in abnormal blood circulation through the four chambers of the heart and between the heart and the lungs. Congenital cardiac defects generally do not cause pain, but may manifest themselves in other ways. Some children present with no symptoms.]]></description>
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		<title>Exercise &#038; Bicuspid Aortic Valve</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/465302-exercise-bicuspid-aortic-valve/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:57:18 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bicuspid aortic valve, or BAV, is a congenital valvular defect where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the usual three. This condition has a strong genetic component affecting multiple family members across generations, with males being predominantly affected. BAV is associated with multiple serious cardiac diseases, which can be fatal. For this reason, exercise recommendations are made on a case by case basis. According to the International Society for Adult Congenital Heart Disease, 2 percent of the American population has bicuspid aortic valves.]]></description>
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		<title>Nutritional Intervention for Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/459958-nutritional-intervention-for-pediatric-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:05:51 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart defects usually are apparent at birth. With early surgical and nutritional intervention, children still can live healthy lives. According to the Washington State Department of Health, low weight and nutrition often preclude surgery, so doctors try to bring the baby up to a normal weight. Dietary intervention is vital because children with congenital heart disease often have poor appetites, an increased resting metabolism, decreased gastrointestinal functions and an aversion to sucking.]]></description>
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		<title>Congenital Heart Disease &#038; Exercise Prevention</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/435730-congenital-heart-disease-exercise-prevention/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 10:47:01 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease, any heart condition present at birth, can range from inconvenient to life-threatening. Exercise may improve the condition of your heart and lead to a more vital life. Before beginning an exercise routine, especially if you have a heart condition, check with your health care provider.]]></description>
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		<title>Diet for Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/429384-diet-for-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:53:01 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the name given to physical abnormalities that occur during the development of the heart before birth. It also includes the malfunctions caused by the structural damage. CHD is the most common birth defect in newborns, notes MedlinePlus. It causes more fatalities than any other birth defect in children under age 1. The effects of the condition continue throughout a patient's lifetime. Diet, careful monitoring and appropriate treatment are important to keep the heart strong and healthy.]]></description>
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		<title>Congenital Heart Disease &#038; Exercise</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/311328-congenital-heart-disease-exercise/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:36:55 -0800</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease is a defect in the heart that causes problems with blood flow. According to MedlinePlus, this type of disease is the most prevalent birth defect. Although advances in medicine make this condition more treatable during infancy, the chance of developing a heart problem later in life increases. Still, this type of condition shouldn't deter you from exercising unless a doctor tells you otherwise. Always check with your physician before starting a workout program.]]></description>
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		<title>Nutrition for Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/278648-nutrition-for-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:32:23 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease, or CHD, can cause a number of nutritional challenges, especially in infants and children who need adequate amount of nutrients to grow and thrive. Many factors interfere with the child's ability to take in adequate calories. Parents play an important role in implementing a plan to ensure adequate nutrition in children with CHD. Since 85 percent of children with CHD now survive to adulthood, according to the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, nutritional needs may remain a concern throughout life.]]></description>
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		<title>Adult Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/263433-adult-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:05:08 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease involves one or more structural defects of the heart or blood vessels, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It occurs before birth as a fetus develops. Congenital heart disease affects approximately eight to 10 out of every 1,000 children. Although present at birth, many people do not experience any symptoms until childhood or adulthood. In fact, approximately 500,000 adults in the United States have grown into adulthood with congenital heart disease, with this number increasing about 20,000 each year, according to the Cleveland Clinic.]]></description>
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		<title>Drugs That Cause Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/258968-drugs-that-cause-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:01:07 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teratogen is the medical term for any substance that causes abnormalities in a fetus. Teratogenic drugs can cause congenital heart disease, but in almost every situation where a pregnant woman would need to take a teratogenic drug, a safe, alternative drug is available, according to Dr. F. Gary Cunningham, Distinguished Chair in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in "Williams Obstetrics."]]></description>
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		<title>Types of Congenital Urinary Diseases</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/249920-types-of-congenital-urinary-diseases/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 17:32:58 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The urinary system includes the kidneys, the urerters, the bladder and the urethra. The kidneys filter the blood to make urine. The ureters transfer the urine to the bladder where the urine is stored, and the urethra expells urine from the body. Congenital problems can affect any of the components of the urinary system.]]></description>
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		<title>What Are the Treatments for Congenital Heart Disease?</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/164747-what-are-the-treatments-for-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:05:52 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease describes a defect in the structure of the heart or its vessels that occurs during fetal development. Congenital heart disease can be either mild or severe, and treatment options depend on the type and severity of the defect. The doctor may correct the heart defect itself, or he may treat the complications that the defect has caused. Some heart defects don't require treatment, but they usually involve regular check-ups with a cardiologist.]]></description>
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		<title>Causes of Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/144808-causes-of-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:09:34 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease refers to problems in the structure and function of the heart because of abnormal heart development before birth. The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that congenital heart disease is the most common type of birth defect and is responsible for more deaths in the first year of life than any other birth defect. Some cases of congenital heart disease are preventable by avoiding toxic substances during pregnancy and making healthy choices for prenatal care. However, in other cases, the cause of defects is unknown and lifetime treatment is necessary to manage symptoms.]]></description>
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		<title>Complications of Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/125396-complications-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:37:29 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease is a group of heart problems caused by a malformation of the heart that is present at birth. These are structural defects that affect the interior walls of the heart, the valves of the heart or the blood vessels that carry blood to and from the heart. Approximately eight out of every 1,000 babies born in the United States have a congenital heart defect, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Some congenital heart defects are simple and cause few symptoms, while other are complex with severe and life-threatening complications.]]></description>
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		<title>Types of Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/125044-types-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 09:53:28 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA["Congenital heart disease" is a broad term that describes any defect or malformation of the heart that is present at birth. Heart defects are the most common type of major birth defect, according to Medline Plus. Such a defect may be present in the walls of the heart, the valves of the heart, or the blood vessels near the heart. Congenital heart disease may be caused by simple defects, which have might have few or even no symptoms, or complex defects, which can be life-threatening because they change the flow of blood in the heart.]]></description>
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		<title>Congenital Heart Disease Signs</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/115801-congenital-heart-disease-signs/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 09:56:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease refers to any structural abnormalities of the heart that are due to inherited defects, including valve defects, patent foramen ovale (PFO) and Tetralogy of Fallot. Some congenital heart diseases have little or no perceptible symptoms. However, there are some congenital heart diseases that present with different symptoms, especially in newborns, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Proper identification of these congenital defects ensures that patients receive prompt and proper care.]]></description>
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		<title>List of Congenital Disease Types</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/113890-list-congenital-disease-types/</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:40:48 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The word congenital comes from the Latin word "congenitus," meaning "born with." A congenital disease is a disease or disorder that a baby is born with. Most people think that the term only refers to diseases that are hereditary.  That is not true. A congenital disease can be hereditary or due to something that happened while the baby was in the womb, even up to the time of birth.]]></description>
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		<title>Congenital Heart Disease Symptoms</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/95013-congenital-heart-disease-symptoms/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:16:32 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital heart disease generally refers to a birth defect in the structure of the heart or one of the great blood vessels leading to or away from the heart. Most of these defects affect the way blood flows through the heart, but other defects may affect the way the heart functions or beats. According to the American Heart Association, congenital heart defects are present in about 1 percent of live births and represent the most common malformation in newborns. Diagnosis can be complicated and involves advanced imaging, cardiac catheterization, blood testing and physical exam.]]></description>
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		<title>About Congenital Neuromuscular Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/94472-congenital-neuromuscular-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:31 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital diseases are the result of faulty or mutated DNA causing problems that often appear very early in life. Genetic mutations in the genes that are responsible for making muscles can lead to congenital neuromuscular disease. These conditions cannot be cured, although there is hope that medical advances will one day allow physicians to repair or replace the altered gene.]]></description>
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		<title>Complex Congenital Cardiac Diseases</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/93206-complex-congenital-cardiac-diseases/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:14:22 -0800</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eight out of every 1,000 infants is born with a congenital cardiac disease, according to Henry Sondheimer, M.D., professor emeritus at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. One way to classify these diseases is by whether or not the infant is cyanotic. If cyanotic, the infant has a purple or dark blue color to the skin and lips, because not enough oxygen is being distributed. The complex congenital cardiac diseases include tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries and tricuspid atresia, all cyanotic diseases.]]></description>
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		<title>List of Congenital Diseases</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/78805-list-congenital-diseases/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:35:08 -0800</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congenital diseases refer to diseases that are present at birth. Sometimes, the congenital condition affects a certain body part or is an inherited condition that affects growth and development. Congenital diseases are typically present at birth, but with the advent of three-dimensional sonograms, congenital diseases may be detected prior to birth.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Things You Need to Know About Congenital Heart Disease</title>
		<link>http://www.livestrong.com/article/4002-need-congenital-heart-disease/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a broad term that embodies numerous heart defects that generally appear at birth. On average, over 35,000 newborns are afflicted with CHD every year, making it the most common birth defect. Congenital heart disease alters your heart's blood flow. It involves the heart's lining, valves and your body's blood-carrying veins and arteries. Generally, heart defects in infants require an easy fix and little or no treatment.]]></description>
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