The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.
The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.
Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.
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.
The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.
In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Learn what happens during your child's autologous blood and marrow transplant (BMT) procedure.
Sterile gloves are necessary for procedures that use antiseptic non-touch technique. Learn how to properly put on sterile gloves to avoid contamination.
Both cancer and cancer treatments can cause a range of symptoms. Find out why this is and hear from other teens about their experiences.
The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.
Balloon angioplasty, also known as balloon dilation, is used to expand narrowed blood vessels. Read more about angioplasty.
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.
This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.
A port provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, IV nutrition and fluids, and from which to have blood samples taken. Learn about this procedure.
Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.
