[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/utahchd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Group_of_People_resized.png” background_position=”bottom_center”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” admin_label=”Hero Section” _builder_version=”3.16″ title_level=”h2″ title_font=”Montserrat|500|||||||” title_font_size=”50px” title_line_height=”1.4em” content_font_size=”22px” content_line_height=”1.8em” subhead_font=”||||” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”rgba(89,146,193,0.93)” background_color_gradient_end=”rgba(116,158,193,0.39)” custom_button_one=”on” button_one_text_size=”16px” button_one_bg_color=”#6eba01″ button_one_border_color=”#6eba01″ button_one_border_radius=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing=”2″ button_one_font=”Montserrat|||on|” button_one_use_icon=”off” custom_button_two=”on” button_two_text_size=”16px” button_two_border_color=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing=”2″ button_two_font=”Montserrat|||on|” button_two_use_icon=”off” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” button_one_text_color_hover=”#6eba01″ button_two_text_color_hover=”#6eba01″ button_one_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_two_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_two_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”2″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”2″ button_one_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” saved_tabs=”all” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_text_color__hover=”#6eba01″ button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_text_color__hover=”#6eba01″ button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_border_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_border_radius__hover=”0″ button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_border_radius__hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”2″ button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”2″ button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_one_bg_color__hover=”#ffffff” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on” button_two_bg_color__hover=”#ffffff”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”About CHDs” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”What is my expected life expectancy?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What is my expected life expectancy?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]It varies greatly depending on the complexity of the heart disease. Please discuss with your pediatric cardiologist regarding the expected life expectancy of your specific lesion.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”How can I explain to others what CHD is?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”How can I explain to others what CHD is” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\n
There are several support groups with good information.\u00a0\u00a0www.achaheart.org<\/a>\u00a0is a good website for basic information.\u00a0 Your cardiologist can give you more resources for your specific condition.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Will I need to have more surgery?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Will I need to have more surgery” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Most forms of congenital heart disease can be treated, often involving surgery. After treatment congenital heart disease is not cured, but is likely to have some ongoing risk for complications. Some surgical repairs can be expected to deteriorate with time and may require future procedures. Increasingly there are non-surgical procedures that may address some of these problems.\u00a0Ask your adult congenital cardiologist<\/a>\u00a0about your specific condition for more detailed information. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Am I able to get my driver’s license?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Am I able to get my driver’s license?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Most patients with CHD are able to obtain a driver\u2019s license. However, there may be some restrictions. Your cardiologist will be able to address this question and also fill out the required DMV form. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”What types of exercise should I choose?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What types of exercise should I choose” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\n In general, exercise is encouraged. You are advised to pay attention to your symptoms and discuss these with your adult congenital cardiologist. Cardiovascular health is most likely to benefit from aerobic exercise (cardio). Heavy weight lifting may be particularly dangerous in certain situations with particular risk from high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What diet should I follow?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What diet should I follow” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]It is important to maintain a healthy weight through careful diet and exercise. Any residual heart limitations will become more pronounced in those who are overweight or obese.<\/p>\n Everyone should choose a healthy diet emphasizing fruits, vegetables, grains, and healthy proteins and avoiding saturated fats, trans fats, added sugars and sodium.<\/p>\n Link:\u00a0https:\/\/health.gov\/dietaryguidelines\/<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How can I talk to other people that were born with my same condition?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Talk to other people with my condition” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Below are some links to patient support groups:<\/p>\n Mended Hearts<\/a><\/p>\n Intermountain Healing Hearts<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”How long can I be seen here by my pediatric cardiologist?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”How long can I be seen here by my pediatric cardiologist?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]You can generally be followed by your pediatric cardiologist until the age of 18-21, and sometimes longer. Even after surgical correction a congenital heart defect is not cured and your adult congenital cardiologist should monitor for long-term changes or complications.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”My regular doctor is afraid to do anything for me because of my heart defect – what should I do to get medical care?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What should I do to get medical care” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\n Your Adult Congenital Cardiologist will work as a team with your regular primary care physician.\u00a0 Establishing care with your Adult Congenital Cardiologist will be the first step to develop a health care plan.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”I’m moving, how can I find an adult congenital heart specialist?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Finding ACH specialist when moving” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]The link below to the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) provides information for Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) care teams for both the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.achaheart.org\/your-heart\/clinic-directory\/clinic-listings\/<\/a> Your pediatric cardiologist is an expert on congenital heart defects (CHDs), but does not have training or experience in managing adult issues related to CHDs.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Other” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” divider_weight=”3px” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ max_width=”50px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||10px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” column_structure=”1_2,1_2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”What do I need to know before I have my wisdom teeth removed?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”What do I need to know before I have my wisdom teeth removed?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Depends on your specific heart disease. Please discuss this with your cardiologist regarding recommendations for sedation, anesthesia, antibiotic prophylaxis, etc.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Growth & Development” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nGrowth & Development<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Will I be able to work\/go to college?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Will I be able to work\/go to college?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” locked=”off”]In most cases, yes.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Are there driving restrictions for people with CHD?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Are there driving restrictions for people with CHD?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Most patients with CHD are able to obtain a driver\u2019s license. However, there may be some restrictions. Your cardiologist will be able to address this question and also fill out the required DMV form.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Is it safe to have children\/get pregnant? What’s the risk of passing on CHD to baby, if so?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Safe to have children\/get pregnant?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]There may be some risks involved with pregnancy. You will work with a cardiologist who specializes in pregnancy and heart disease closely before, during, and after pregnancy.\u00a0 The risk of having a child with heart disease if the mother has CHD is about 3-5%.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Healthy Living” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nHealthy Living<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Can I participate in competitive sports?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can I participate in competitive sports” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Participation in competitive sports depends upon your specific condition and the specific sport in question. Those sports that require greater degrees of exertion or contact, and those conditions that have higher risk for complications may make competitive sports unwise. To assess your risk you should have consultation with an\u00a0Adult Congenital Heart Disease provider<\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Where can we find healthy tips for living with CHD?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Where can we find healthy tips for living with CHD?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Please discuss this with your pediatric cardiologist.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Support” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nSupport<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What resources are there to help with the financial cost of CHD medical care?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Resources to help with the financial cost of CHD medical care?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Our social worker can help with this issue.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_color_gradient_direction=”243deg” custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb title=”Where can I find access to a social worker?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Where can I find access to a social worker?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Our pediatric cardiology program at PCH has a full time social worker dedicated to cardiology. Please contact your cardiologist\u2019s office for details.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Where can I find out how much it will cost for medical care with my insurance?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”How much it will cost for medical care with my insurance?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Calling your insurance company would be a good first step.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Transition of Care” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_2_font=”Alice||||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_font_size=”42px” custom_margin=”||20px|” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”top” animation_intensity_slide=”30%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%”]<\/p>\nTransition of Care<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Will I be able to get health insurance\/life insurance?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Will I be able to get health insurance\/life insurance?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Yes, in most cases.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”I feel fine, why do I need to be seen by a congenital specialist?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Why do I need to be seen by a congenital specialist” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Can I go to any cardiologist I want?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can I go to any cardiologist I want?” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]Yes, but it is good to follow with the same cardiologist who is familiar with your medical history. Occasionally in urgent situations you may need to see the next available cardiologist.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Can’t my primary doctor follow me?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can’t my primary doctor follow me” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]It is very important to have a primary care physician for general health and maintenance, but your heart health care will be best provided by an Adult Congenital Cardiologist.\u00a0 Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0to find an Adult Congenital Cardiologist in Utah.
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Why do I need to have an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Specialist? Can’t my pediatric cardiologist continue to follow me?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can’t my pediatric cardiologist continue to follow me” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)”]<\/p>\nOther<\/h2>\n
\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Can I carry a pregnancy with my heart disease?” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” admin_label=”Can I carry a pregnancy with my heart disease?” _builder_version=”4.9.3″ header_font=”Nunito Sans|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#959baf” body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” sticky_enabled=”0″]Many conditions are compatible with successful pregnancy if optimized before pregnancy and managed closely in collaboration with expert obstetric care from\u00a0Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists<\/a>.<\/p>\n