Beatz of Courage ~ Get CHD Informed

Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) –  A “hole” in the heart in the septum between the heart’s two upper chambers (atria). An ASD allows oxygenated blood to become mixed with unoxygenated blood. The oxygenated blood recirculates to the lungs without becoming further oxygenated.

Most ASDs need to be closed by surgical repair, in order to prevent permanent damage to the heart and lungs, as well as eliminate other physical intolerances.

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Congenital Heart Defects are the most common birth defects worldwide and affect 1 in every 100 babies. That is why we are on a mission to EDUCATE people this month. That is why we are going to ADVOCATE for our kids and are striving to SPREAD CHD AWARENESS all month long.

This February, we are highlighting the more than 40 kinds of CHD to help educate the public. Our Heart Heroes endure so much as they battle this lifelong medical issue and they do it with incredible courage and strength. We want to highlight the courage that exists within every beat of their hearts. Please join us as we feature a daily Heart Hero and CHD in our Beatz of Courage Campaign this month. Get #CHDInformed. Look for our Beatz of Courage posts each day and #Educate #Advocate and #SpreadCHDAwareness!

#HeartHeroes #CHDAwareness #HeartMonth #BeatzofCourage

(Source: The Children’s Heart Foundation. It’s My Heart. Munster: Hilton Publishing, 2011. Print.)