Para vivir con una cardiopatía congénita (presente al nacer), su hijo necesita cuidados especiales. En el directorio que se muestra a continuación encontrará información adicional sobre las consideraciones que deberá tener para con su hijo, quien debe vivir con una cardiopatía congénita, para la cual le proveemos una breve descripción.
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