Once a heart patient, always a heart patient
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Your congenital heart defect will always be a part of you. However, some adults with a congenital heart defect know very little about their condition and how it affects their body. Here, you’ll find answers to a whole host of questions, such as: Will I be able to have children? How should I plan my career? Can I play sport? After all, the more you know about your heart defect, the easier it will be to take responsibility for your overall health.
The Corience website contains a wide range of articles on a variety of topics, including Love, Sex and Friendship, Body and Soul, and Career and Lifestyle.
Heart matters: Love, sex, friendships
Having sex puts a similar strain on the heart as climbing two flights of stairs at a brisk pace. So there’s little need to be anxious or concerned about intercourse if you have a congenital heart defect. There are a few things you should keep in mind, though, when it comes to sex, contraception, and pregnancy.
Body and soul
You probably know what a normal heart looks like and how it works. But what do you know about your own heart? Living with a congenital heart defect can be full of challenges and questions. On Corience we provide useful tips about how to make living with a heart defect easier.
Career and lifestyle
Having a congenital heart defect may raise a lot of questions about education and possible career opportunities. What can findings from research tell us? And if you have a congenital heart defect, what are the important factors to consider when choosing a profession?