[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ fullwidth=”on” next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_image=”https:\/\/utahchd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Babies_resize_1500.png”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Hero Section” title=”Frequently Asked Questions” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” scroll_down_icon_size=”48px” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ title_font=”Montserrat|500|||||||” title_font_size=”50px” title_line_height=”1.4em” content_font_size=”22px” content_line_height=”1.8em” subhead_font=”||||” 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)” module_alignment=”left” 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” button_two_text_color_hover=”#6eba01″ button_two_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_two_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_two_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”2″ 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” button_one_text_color_hover=”#6eba01″ button_one_bg_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_color_hover=”#ffffff” button_one_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”2″ animation_style=”fade” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” image_orientation=”center” content_orientation=”center” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_one_icon_placement=”right” saved_tabs=”all” title_level=”h2″ \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” prev_background_color=”#2ea3f2″][et_pb_row admin_label=”Title Area” _builder_version=”3.0.89″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Title” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ 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%” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” show_divider=”on” 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_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” use_background_color_gradient_1=”off” use_background_color_gradient_2=”off” use_background_color_gradient_3=”on” background_color_gradient_start_1=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_start_2=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_start_3=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_end_1=”#53a0fe” background_color_gradient_end_2=”#53a0fe” background_color_gradient_end_3=”#53A0FE” background_color_gradient_direction_1=”243deg” background_color_gradient_direction_2=”243deg” background_color_gradient_direction_3=”243deg” _builder_version=”3.0.87″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”What are the treatment options?” title=”What are the treatment options?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
There are several treatment options depending on the kind of heart disease. Please talk to your pediatric cardiologist regarding what is best for your child.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Is it hereditary?” title=”Is it hereditary?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Some of the CHDs can be inherited. There is generally not one specific gene, but it is a combination of factors.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”What is life expectancy?” title=”What is life expectancy?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” locked=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
It varies greatly depending on the complexity of the heart disease. Please discuss with your pediatric cardiologist regarding the expected life expectancy for your child\u2019s specific lesion.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Can my child go to any cardiologist he\/she wants?” title=”Can my child go to any cardiologist he\/she wants?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Yes, but it is good to follow with the same cardiologist who is familiar with your child\u2019s history. Occasionally in urgent situations he\/she may see the next available cardiologist.<\/p>\n
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Some of the CHDs can be inherited. There is generally not one specific gene, but it is a combination of factors. There is nothing you could have done to prevent your child from having CHD.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Is correction able to be done here?” title=”Is correction able to be done here or is another facility better equipped to provide care?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Almost all of the surgeries and procedures can be performed at Primary Children\u2019s Hospital.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Will my child with CHD always have to see a cardiologist?” title=”Will my child with CHD always have to see a cardiologist?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Yes, and once your child reaches adulthood, he\/she will transition over to a cardiologist who specializes in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). Even after the repair, lifelong follow up is important.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” show_divider=”on” 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_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” use_background_color_gradient_1=”off” use_background_color_gradient_2=”off” use_background_color_gradient_3=”on” background_color_gradient_start_1=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_start_2=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_start_3=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_end_1=”#53a0fe” background_color_gradient_end_2=”#53a0fe” background_color_gradient_end_3=”#53A0FE” background_color_gradient_direction_1=”243deg” background_color_gradient_direction_2=”243deg” background_color_gradient_direction_3=”243deg” _builder_version=”3.0.87″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Can my child with CHD participate in sports?” title=”Can my child with CHD participate in sports?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Yes, for the most part. However, there may be certain restrictions especially with contact sports and competitive sports. This depends on the complexity of the heart disease, the specific kind of heart disease, and your child\u2019s current heart status. Please discuss with your cardiologist the specifics of the restrictions, if any.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Are vaccinations safe for my child with CHD?” title=”Are vaccinations safe for my child with CHD?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Yes, and it is recommended. Your pediatric cardiologist will be able to let you know if there are special exceptions.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Need to know before my child with CHD goes to public school?” title=”What do I need to know before my child with CHD goes to public school?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” locked=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
You will need to discuss with your cardiologist and primary care physician regarding any special accommodations.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Can my child with CHD participate in PE?” title=”Can my child with CHD participate in PE?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Yes, for the most part. However there may be certain restrictions especially with contact sports and competitive sports. This depends on the complexity of the heart disease, the specific kind of heart disease, and your child\u2019s current heart status. Please discuss with your cardiologist the specifics of the restrictions, if any.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”What are the developmental effects of CHD?” title=”What are the developmental effects of CHD, socially and physically?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
A lot of children with CHD do well at school. However there may be some developmental concerns related to CHD. There is a neurodevelopmental clinic associated with pediatric cardiology who completes assessments and offers recommendations.<\/p>\n
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There may be certain restrictions especially with contact sports and competitive sports. This depends on the complexity of the heart disease, the specific kind of heart disease, and your child\u2019s current heart status. Please discuss with your cardiologist the specifics of the restrictions, if any.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Can I put my child with CHD in daycare?” title=”Can I put my child with CHD in daycare?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_color_all=”#1e1584″ border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Yes, unless there are special needs which the daycare will not accommodate.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”When should my child with CHD not go to school?” title=”When should my child with CHD not go to school?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Generally not when there are ongoing health issues.<\/p>\n
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A lot of children with CHD do well at school. However, there may be some developmental concerns related to CHD. There is a neurodevelopmental clinic associated with pediatric cardiology who completes assessments and offers recommendations.<\/p>\n
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Your pediatric cardiologist will be able to help you with this question.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#2a2a2a” show_divider=”on” 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_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ custom_padding=”15px||15px|” use_background_color_gradient_1=”off” use_background_color_gradient_2=”off” use_background_color_gradient_3=”on” background_color_gradient_start_1=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_start_2=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_start_3=”#3D72E7″ background_color_gradient_end_1=”#53a0fe” background_color_gradient_end_2=”#53a0fe” background_color_gradient_end_3=”#53A0FE” background_color_gradient_direction_1=”243deg” background_color_gradient_direction_2=”243deg” background_color_gradient_direction_3=”243deg” _builder_version=”3.0.87″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Best possible care at home?” title=”What can we do (as parents) to provide our child with the best possible care at home?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Following recommendations from your pediatric cardiologist is important. Unless there are special precautions, he\/she should be treated as normally as possible.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”How can I help my child explain to others what CHD is?” title=”How can I help my child explain to others what CHD is?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
Age appropriate education is important. The older your child gets he can learn more and eventually take ownership of his\/her own health.<\/p>\n
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Yes, absolutely. If there are special precautions in certain circumstances, your cardiologist or PCP will advise accordingly.<\/p>\n
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Our pediatric cardiology program at PCH has a full time social worker dedicated to cardiology. Please contact your cardiologist\u2019s office for details.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”What are the support resources available?” title=”What are the support resources available?” icon_color=”#535B7C” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”470px” _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_font_size=”16px” body_text_color=”#959baf” background_color=”#ffffff” border_radii=”on|4px|4px|4px|4px” border_width_top=”6px” border_color_top=”#3D72E7″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”||6%|” custom_padding=”40px|20px|40px|20px” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_color=”rgba(34,56,101,0.12)” url_new_window=”off” use_icon=”off” use_circle=”off” use_circle_border=”off” use_icon_font_size=”off” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n
There are several support groups available. Our social worker can help you with this as well.<\/p>\n
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Our social worker will be able to help you with this aspect.<\/p>\n
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Yes.<\/p>\n
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Regular dental care is important. There are certain kinds of heart disease where antibiotics may be recommended prior to dental care. Please discuss with your cardiologist regarding the details.<\/p>\n
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There is evidence that bad air quality can have adverse health effects. Most children can tolerate altitude barring some exceptions. Please discuss this question with your pediatric cardiologist.<\/p>\n
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Depends on the exact nature your child\u2019s heart disease. Your pediatric cardiologist will be able to answer this question.<\/p>\n
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Calling your insurance company would be a good first step.<\/p>\n
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It is safe for the most part, barring some exceptions. Please discuss this question with your pediatric cardiologist.<\/p>\n
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