Congenital Heart Defects

High Risk Conditions:

  • Single Ventricle Patients
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
  • Tricuspid Atresia
  • Double Inlet Left Ventricle
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Unrepaired Complex Congenital Heart Disease
  • Other Chronic Illness/Lung Disease
  • Transplant Patients
  • Symptomatic Heart Failure
  • Decreased Heart Function
  • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Relevant Information:

  • You MAY be at increased risk of getting COVID-19 if you are on immune suppressing medications
  • You ARE at increased risk of complications of COVID-19
  • Common complications include rapid onset heart failure and inflammation of heart muscle
  • If possible it is recommended that you work from home
  • I recommend virtual schooling at this time
  • Masks are NOT recommended at this time
  • Do NOT stop taking your medications
  • Check with your doctors to see if virtual visits are possible

Relevant Websites:

Coronavirus Guideance for CHD Patients From University of Michigan