Forever Young: Brain Injury & CHDs

Children who are born with complex congenital heart defects and require open-heart surgery in the first year of life are more at risk for having brain injuries which will result in problems learning speech, language and academic skills. Who is most at risk? Are there certain heart defects that result in more learning problems later than others? What can parents do to help their children who have to have open-heart surgery before their first birthday? Today's Guest, will discuss these issues and more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna--1256958/support.