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Welcome to Herznetz

The Swiss umbrella organization for congenital heart defects improves the situation of patients and their relatives, promotes the network between self-help organizations and specialists, educates the population and supports research into congenital heart defects.

We Are Here for You

Thanks to improved diagnostic and treatment options, more and more children with congenital heart defects are reaching adulthood.

Every 100th child is born with a congenital heart defect. It is therefore the most common birth defect. Our politically neutral and non-profit organization supports children and adults with congenital heart defects.

 

Find out more in our film.

Answers to Your Questions

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Congenital heart defects raise numerous questions for those affected and their relatives, affecting all areas of life.

We have summarized the most important questions and answers for you.

There are currently more than 40,000 people living with a congenital heart defect in Switzerland. Lifelong follow-up care is therefore an important issue.

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Our goal is to improve the quality of life of affected people and to provide support.

Your Donation Makes the Difference!

With your donation you are specifically supporting the exchange on the topic and daily life with a congenital heart defect. So that those affected can also grow beyond themselves.
Barbara Peterli Wolf
Executive Director

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