Congenital Heart Defect

• Halifax family raising awareness of infant congenital heart defects for Heart Month

  Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the new mom was alone when she learned there was indeed something not right with her baby's heart.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2021
  
• Four-year-old Winnipeg boy born with heart defect plays hockey

  A four-year-old Winnipeg boy born with a congenital heart defect, whose parents feared would never be able to be active, has defied the odds, lacing up his skates on weekends to play hockey.

  Canada

  Feb 29, 2020
  
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• ‘I already had four heart surgeries’: Whitby family petitions for safe environment at SickKids

  Zoey Miller's congenital heart defect and lack of an immune system prevents her from going to school and affects her everyday life.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2020
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• Popular Alberta chef’s heart makes him a medical curiosity

  Chef Brad Smoliak is one of Edmonton's best-known chefs. He's also one of the most complicated cases his cardiac team has ever seen.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
• Blood donations urgently needed in Saskatoon: Canadian Blood Services

  Canadian Blood Services is urging people in Saskatoon to help fill over 1,100 open appointments by March 10.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2018
• Calgary researchers helping to find a better way to treat a deadly heart defect

  Millions of Canadians suffering from a dangerous heart condition could soon have a better treatment option.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2017
• ‘I’m full of life!’: 10-year-old NS youth doesn’t let heart disease slow her down.

  Approximately 1 in 100 children are born with a congenital heart defect.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2017