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Potential complications of heart surgery

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

Ongoing care after heart surgery

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

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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

Balloon valvuloplasty

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

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.

Congenital heart defects: Information for teachers

A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.

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.

At home after heart surgery

Learn what to expect in the weeks and months after a child's heart surgery and how you can help your child to go back to a normal life.

Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

Kidney transplant: Self-monitoring and potential complications

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.

Tetralogy of Fallot

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

During scoliosis surgery

Find out what happens when your child enters the operating room to when they are moved into their room. A guide for what your child can expect during scoliosis surgery.

Pre-operative visit for heart surgery

Before your child has heart surgery, you will need to come in for a pre-operative visit. The team will assess your child's health and answer any questions you have about the operation.

Potential complications of a heart transplant

Learn more about common complications after a heart transplant.

Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

Norwood procedure

The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

How respiratory therapists help children with congenital heart conditions

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.

Heart transplants

A heart transplant is surgery that replaces a heart that is not working properly with a healthy donor heart. Learn about heart transplants for children.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

After heart surgery: Caring for your child

Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.

Life support during heart surgery

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

Heart conditions: Overview

Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

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.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.