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C2 Understanding Your Child's Heart - Coarctation of the Aorta

C2 Understanding Your Child's Heart - Coarctation of the Aorta

This is the 2nd booklet of a series of booklets about congenital heart diseases. It’s meant for parents of children with congenital heart disease and health professionals. It is intended to write 24-30 booklets in total. The estimated date of completion is 2010.

Format: Booklet, 36 pages
Language: English

Extended description: Extended description: This booklet is written for the parents of babies and children with coarctation of the aorta, and for their relatives and friends. It explains: - what coarctation of the aorta is and how it is diagnosed - how coarctation of the aorta is treated - the benefits and risks of treatments - how to cope as a parent of a child with coarctation of the aorta - where to go for more support. This booklet does not replace the advice that doctors or nurses may give you, but it should help you to understand what they tell you.

Resource Code: C2

Date Published: 21/02/2009

Publications for: Health Professionals, Parents
Subject: Heart Conditions, Recovery / Everyday Life, Treatments for Heart Conditions, Living with Heart Disease
Age Group: Adults, Parents

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