Congenital Heart Failure?

[KrisRNwannabe]

I have to write a paper on this subject and I am confused about the information that I am finding. Are congestive and congenital the same thing? and what about congenital heart disease, how does that get involved. If someone could help I would appreciate it thanks

Kris

[Noney]

Congenital means it is a conditon you were born with. It is not the same as congestive. Congestive heart desease is heart failure that leads to congestion.

Noney

[sixes]

Go back to your books A&P also Your Med Surg

There is also a wealth of info on the web try

http://www.health.discovery.com

Lots of info there

Hope this helps