Depends:: Your prognosis depends on the type of heart defect you have and the degree to which it was corrected. Since you are likely to have a scar on your chest if you had surgical repair, i suggest telling sooner rather than later.
Answered 3/7/2012
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Depends on what type: Congenital heart disease comes in many flavors from minor to serious heart problems. Discuss the specifics of your disease with your heart doctor, typical conversations with a loved on would include discussions of your ongoing health including possibly needing further surgery, and your plans for contraception or children, which you may be advised against having. See http://www.Achaheart.Org.
Answered 8/18/2013
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