This page on the American Heart Association website has information about common types of heart defects (below), and how they can offer support.
- Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS)
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA)
- Complete Atrioventricular Canal defect (CAVC)
- d-Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Ebstein's Anomaly
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- I-Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
- Pulmonary Atresia
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Single Ventricle Defects
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
- Tricuspid Atresia
- Truncus Arteriosus
- Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
- Be shorter or lighter than classmates
- Tire easily and be short of breath after exercise
- Have increased susceptibility to chest infections and/or respiratory infections (i.e. pneumonia)
- Have activity restrictions
- Need to carry a water bottle to stay hydrated and/or stay indoors on hot days
- Need extra time to travel between classes
- Need access to a bathroom if taking a diuretic medication
- Have bluish skin color due to low oxygen levels
- Need to use supplemental oxygen
- Have learning problems or developmental delays
The following genetic conditions may have congenital heart defects as a characteristic finding. Click on the links below for more information.