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Understanding Congenital Heart Disease

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Congenital heart disease is a general term used to describe a variety of birth defects that affect the normal functioning of the heart. Congenital heart disease can occur if any of the heart chambers, arteries, septum or valves don't develop properly before the baby is born.

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Congenital heart disease is a general term used to describe a variety of birth defects that affect the normal functioning of the heart. Congenital heart defects are structural problems with the heart that present at birth. They can occur if any of the heart chambers, arteries, septum or valves don't develop properly before the baby is born.

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Lydia Nabwami is registered nurse who has worked in various healthcare settings including cardiac ward, cardiac critical care unit (ITU), general ITU, A&E department, nursing homes and community nursing. She uses her experience as a RN to write well-researched content that helps to attract and motivate audiences. Lydia is also a freelance writer for hire with specialisation in health writing and has helped numerous companies with their content needs. Her work has appeared on sites such as Caring Village, Reachout, Lisa Nelson RD and more. When she isn’t writing, you can find her listening to motivational speeches, keeping active or playing with her two daughters. Contact Lydia or visit her website at Lnwritingservices.co.uk for more information on her services.
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