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Hearts Behind the Foundation: The Heart Whisperer

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My association with Genesis Foundation began in 2024. I feel so blessed to be a part of such noble work that looks only at child heart treatment. An opportunity to create meaningful change in the world. Stepping into the lives of individuals and community and giving them the best you can. I am grateful that through this field I have the power to uplift those who are struggling or are in need, in ways either by giving my heart and soul to the project or to create avenues for donation to charity that I am involved with. My first visit to the hospital to see a 5 month old baby in terrible pain, but a smile on her face left me with a flood of emotions through my mind. Since my school days I have been inclined towards helping others and most importantly giving back to society. I had participated in different social events but never ever had given a thought of taking this on as a career. My story of being a social worker was not meant to be, but yes destiny always pans out the way it’s suppo...
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Common Heart Defects in Children

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Save Little Hearts, Genesis Foundation A congenital heart defect is a problem found in the heart's structure when a baby is born. Heart defects can range from mild to severe. It can be frightening for parents to find out that their child has a congenital heart defect. However, congenital disease has become relatively common, affecting almost 1 in every 100 newborns. Advanced medical science and diagnostic research provides very detailed information regarding structural heart abnormalities.  At least 8 out of every 1,000 infants born each year are detected with a heart defect. Common Heart Defects Some common types of congenital heart defects, that can affect any part of the heart or its surrounding structures, are mentioned below: Aortic Stenosis: Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and most serious valve disease problems. Aortic stenosis leads to narrowing of the aortic valve opening. It restricts the blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta. It al...
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