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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies

Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies and the treatments available for it.

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA): Closure in the heart catheterization lab

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is when the ductus arteriosus does not close properly after birth. Learn about the operation to correct PDA and recovery.

Heart

Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.

Interrupted aortic arch

Learn about interrupted aortic arch in children. This is a defect of the aorta not developing properly, and causes congestive heart failure.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.

Closure device insertion

Holes in the heart or blood vessels can sometimes be closed with a small device that is put in using heart catheterization. Learn about this procedure.

Coarctation of the aorta

Learn about coarctation of the aorta, a condition that involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure. Find out how this condition can impact your life now and in the future.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.

Coarctation of the aorta

Learn about coarctation of the aorta. This condition involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure.

Tetralogy of Fallot

Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

Aortic atresia

Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunts

The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.

Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

Hybrid procedure

The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Types of medications for heart conditions

A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

Arterial switch procedure

Learn about the arterial switch procedure, a surgery that is done to correct transposition of the great arteries.

Pulmonary atresia

Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

The circulatory system before and after birth

Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

Treatment of heart conditions

Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.

Genetics and heart conditions

Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.

Meconium and meconium-related conditions

Learn what meconium is and what meconium-related conditions can occur in newborns.

Common arterial trunk

Learn about common arterial trunk, a defect in which a single great artery comes out of the ventricles instead of the usual pulmonary artery and aorta.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a condition where the arteries connected to the heart are improperly positioned. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what children with a repaired TGA can expect in the future.