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Interview CH26

Her daughter was diagnosed with Partial Ventricular Septal Defect after GP noticed a heart murmur when she was two. Treatment' open heart surgery to repair hole and mend the valve at 2' yrs old. Pacemaker fitted 5 days after surgery. Possibility of further surgery in the future. Current medication' none.

  • Background

    Parents marital status separated. Occupation’ M-Nursery Manager, F-Recruitment Officer. Other children’ one older child. The family do not live close by to a specialist hospital.

  • Age at interview 5
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH25

    Andre was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy at 3 months old. Treatment: he takes Verapamil and has to limit his physical activities. He has annual check ups. Her 6 month old daughter has a VSD, diagnosed when she was 3 months old. It is expected that the hole will close on it's own, without the need for treatment.

  • Background

    Diagnosed at 3 months. Parents marital status: married. Occupation: M-Cardiomyopathy Association, F- Sales & Marketing Manager. Other children: 6 mths old and 3 yrs old. The family do not live...

  • Age at interview 8
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH24

    Their son was diagnosed with Bradycardia during pregnancy. A VSD, PDA and a double aortic arch were diagnosed when he was 3 weeks old. Treatment: surgery at 8 weeks old to correct double aortic arch and to close pulmonary duct artery. Increasing drop in heartbeat (Bradycardia) led to emergency pacemaker fitted at 6yrs old. Current medication: none.

  • Background

    Diagnosed during pregnancy (17 weeks). Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Full time Mum, Father-Barrister. Other children: no other children. The family live close by to a specialist hospital.

  • Age at interview 7
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH23

    Caitlan was diagnosed with Pulmonary Atresia, VSD and Dextro cardia. Treatment: closed heart surgery at 48 hrs old and open heart surgery at 11 months old. Further surgery planned when their daughter is older. Current medication: none.

  • Background

    Age at interview 23 months. Diagnosed at 24 hours old. Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Full time mum, Father-Internet Engineer. Other children: one older child. The family do not live...

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH22

    Millie was diagnosed with Coarctation of the Aorta and a VSD at 3 weeks old. Treatment: she had closed heart surgery to repair the coarctation and a band was put around the pulmonary artery at 3 weeks old. At 7 months old she had open heart surgery to repair her VSD. Current medication: captopril.

  • Background

    Age at interview: 16 months. Diagnosed at 3 weeks old. Parents marital status: married. Other children: one older child. The family live close by to a specialist hospital.

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH21

    Their daughter was diagnosed with Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Circulation. She had open heart surgery at 5 months old. Current medication: none.

  • Background

    Diagnosed at 4 months. Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Social Worker, Father-Civil Servant. Other children: one older child. The family do not live close to a specialist hospital.

  • Age at interview 12
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH02

    Thomas was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, Transposition of the Great Arteries and Coarctation of the Aorta. Treatment: An arterial switch operation at 36 hrs old followed by a BT shunt at 5 months, a Kawashima at 33 months and a Fontan at age 7. Current medication: wafarin.

  • Background

    Diagnosed during pregnancy (18 weeks). Parents marital status: Separated. Occupation: Mother-Full time Mum. No other children. The family do not live close to a specialist hospital.

  • Age at interview 7
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH10

    Their son was diagnosed with Transposition of the Great Arteries, ASD, VSD, Atrial Isomerism and Pulmonary Stenosis. He has Dextro cardia and Bronchial Isomerism. Treatment: none given yet, surgery planned for when their son is older. Current medication: ventolin & flixotide for asthma.

  • Background

    Baby’s Age at interview: 21 months. Diagnosed during pregnancy (20 weeks). Marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Health & Social Care Consultant, Father-IT Consultant. Parents have one older child. Family live within...

  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH09

    Their son was diagnosed with Coarctation of the Aorta, PDA, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Hypoplastic Aortic Arch, VSD, Mitral Stenosis and Pulmonary Hypertension. Treatment: Surgery at 3 weeks old, mitral valve replacement at 2.5 years. 2 cardiac catheterisations at 2 yrs and at 3 yrs. Further mitral valve replacement planned. Current medication: warfarin.

  • Background

    Diagnosed at 3 weeks old. Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Part time Secretary, Father-Bank Manager. Other children: one older child. The family do not live close by to a specialist...

  • Age at interview 4
  • Sex/Gender Male
  • Interview CH08

    Daniel was diagnosed with Tricuspid Atresia, Hypoplastic Right Ventricle, VSD and Transposition of the Great Arteries. Treatment: cardiac catheter at 24 hrs old, banding operation at 2 weeks old, followed by 1st stage Fontan at 10 months old. Further catheters and surgery planned. Current medication: warfarin.

  • Background

    Diagnosed during pregnancy (20 weeks). Parents marital status: married. Occupation: Mother-Full time Mum, Father-Retail Manager. Other children: one younger child. The family live close by to a specialist hospital.

  • Age at interview 3
  • Sex/Gender Male