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Congestive heart failure

The causes of heart failure in children are often very different than in adults. Discover what causes heart failure in children, how it is diagnosed and possible treatments.

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.

Ebstein's anomaly

Learn about Ebstein's anomaly in children. This condition can result in heart failure or cyanosis, but it can also resolve itself without treatment.

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.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

Read about restrictive cardiomyopathy, a condition in which the heart muscle becomes very stiff and cannot pump blood effectively.

Pulmonary stenosis

Learn about pulmonary stenosis. This condition involves the pulmonary valve being unable to open completely. This results in constricted blood flow.

Dilated cardiomyopathy

Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.

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.

Tricuspid atresia

Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.

Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)

Learn about atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) in children. This condition involves the lung overfilling with blood.

Vein of Galen malformation

A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.

Failure to thrive in children with congenital heart conditions

Learn about failure to thrive and how your child's health-care team manages it.

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Learn about ventricular septal defects (VSD), an opening in the wall between the ventricles of the heart.

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.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Types of heart conditions

Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

Heart tumours

Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.

The heart transplant operation

A heart transplant operation takes four to 10 hours. Learn what happens during the transplant and the major problems that may occur.

Nutrition and heart conditions

Learn about the important role of nutrition. A heart condition can make it hard for kids to get the nutrition they need and may result in failure to thrive.

Atrial septal defect (ASD) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) repair

Read about the procedure to close an atrial or ventricular septal defect with open-heart surgery.

Intestinal failure

Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn more about the condition, including signs, symptoms and causes. Also find information about treatment of intestinal failure and support for children and families.

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.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic condition. Learn what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

Aortic stenosis

Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.