Congenital Heart Defects - Other Treatment

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Heart catheterization may be used to correct certain congenital heart defects. Children generally recover more quickly from a heart catheterization procedure than from a surgery.

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Additional treatment for a child with a congenital heart defect may involve counseling in nutrition, employment, or family issues in addition to medicines and surgery.

Author: Robin Parks, MS
Medical Review: Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Larry A. Latson, MD - Pediatric Cardiology
Last Updated: 10/25/2007

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