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Congenital Heart Defects and Family Functioning

Ages Prenatal - 24

When a child has a congenital heart defect (CHD), the entire family is affected. Heart defects can influence how family members connect and relate to one another, and can change existing family dynamics. In this video, Dr. David DeMaso explains how heart defects can influence a family, and how families can preserve what matters most to them.

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Dr. DeMaso explains how CHDs can affect a family's life and relationships.

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