How do I take care of myself with an acyanotic heart defect?

How do I take care of myself with an acyanotic heart defect?

A person with an acyanotic heart defect should have regular checkups with an adult congenital cardiologist. That’s a physician who specializes in adults who were born with heart conditions. An adult congenital cardiologist can help you:

• Determine what level of physical activity is safe.
• Eat a heart-healthy diet.
• Monitor your heart’s condition over time as you age.
• Take medications that will lessen the strain on the heart, such as drugs to lower blood pressure.
• Weigh the decision to become pregnant, which can put stress on the heart.
• Help decide when a procedure or surgery might be necessary to treat your heart condition.