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      Heart catheterization: Getting ready for the procedure

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      Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.

      Catheter ablation in the heart catheterization lab

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      Catheter ablation is a treatment for children with certain types of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Treatment involves destroying an abnormal circuit.

      Fenestration closure after a Fontan operation in the heart catheterization lab

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      Read about fenestration closure after a Fontan operation, a surgery to close the hole between your child's heart and the tunnel that moves blood to the lungs.

      Valve dilation in the heart catheterization lab

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      Valve dilation uses heart catheterization to open a narrowed valve in the heart. Read about valve dilation, possible complications and recovery.

      Ventricular septal defect (VSD): Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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      A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the membrane that separates the two ventricles of the heart. Read how heart catheterization fixes this defect.

      Heart catheterization test

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      Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

      Heart stents: Placement in the heart catheterization lab

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      A heart stent is a small metal tube that is placed inside a narrowed blood vessel or conduit to keep it open. Read about heart stent surgery and recovery.

      Coarctation and recoarctation of the aorta: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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      Balloon angioplasty is used to reopen an area of the aorta that has become constricted due to coarctation or recoarctation. Read more about angioplasty.

      Heart catheterization

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      Heart catheterization may be used to correct various kinds of heart defects. Learn how to prepare for heart catheterization and how to care for your child at home.

      Pulmonary artery stenosis: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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      Balloon angioplasty is a surgery that is used to open a narrowed blood vessel in the heart. Learn about balloon angioplasty for pulmonary artery stenosis.

      Heart catheterization: Caring for your child after the procedure

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      Learn how you can take care of your child after heart catheterization. Learn about dressing changes and emergency situations.

      Atrial septal defect: Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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      An atrial septal defect is an opening in the membrane between two chambers of the heart. Learn about heart catheterization to fix atrial septal defects.

      Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

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      An echocardiogram (or ‘echo’) is a special test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to take pictures of the heart. Learn about how they are done, and how to help your child prepare for one. 

      Balloon atrial septostomy

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      Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for infants with certain types of congenital heart disease (CHD) such as transposition of the great arteries.

      Balloon valvuloplasty

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      Valve dilation uses heart catheterization to open a narrowed valve in the heart. Read about valve dilation, possible complications and recovery.

      Closure device insertion

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      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.

      Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

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      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.

      How respiratory therapists help children with congenital heart conditions

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      A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional specially trained to help patients with breathing disorders. An RT will help care for your child after heart surgery.

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

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

      Hybrid procedure

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

      Atrial septal defect (ASD)

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      Learn about the types of atrial septal defects (ASD), how they are diagnosed, treated, and what the long-term outcomes for children with ASD.

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      Fontan procedure

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      The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.

      Aortic atresia

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

      Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

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

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