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Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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

Genetics and heart conditions

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

Friedreich ataxia (FRDA)

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Learn about the genetic neuromuscular disorder called Friedreich ataxia (FRDA).

Life support during heart surgery

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During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.

Organ and tissue donation by children with a heart condition

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Learn about organ and tissue donation by children with a heart condition.

What causes epilepsy?

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Learn about the many different causes of epilepsy in children, which are classified into six categories: structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown.

Spinal muscular atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and muscle atrophy (shrinking), and can affect a child’s ability to speak, walk, and breathe.

Ongoing care after heart surgery

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Learn about ongoing care for children with congenital heart disease. Frequency of evaluation, adult care, and non-cardiac surgery are discussed.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)

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

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies.

Brain aneurysm

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An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in premature babies

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Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.

Arteriovenous malformation (AVM)

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An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a complex tangle of abnormal blood vessels that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an AVM is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.

Physiotherapy and heart transplant

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Children who require heart transplants have complicated medical issues. Learn how physiotherapy can help your child before and after a heart transplant.

Infective endocarditis (IE)

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Learn about the prevention and treatment of infective endocarditis, a serious infection of the heart.

Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

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Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

Prothrombin gene mutation

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Thrombophilia is a blood clotting that increases the risk of developing blood clots in the blood vessels. The second most common type of inherited thrombophilia is the prothrombin gene mutation.

Vein of Galen malformation

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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.

Potential complications of heart surgery

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The risk of complications involved with surgical procedures to correct congenital heart disease is very low.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)

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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare inherited disease that can cause recurring lung, ear and sinus infections. Find out how the condition is caused and treated and the long-term outlook for children with PCD.

Late effects of cancer treatment

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Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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

Sudden cardiac death

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Read about sudden cardiac death. It occurs both in people who have a diagnosed heart condition, and in those that never show symptoms and are undiagnosed.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)

Learn about facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) disease, a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle bulk mostly affecting the facial, shoulder and upper arm muscles.