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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)

Learn about arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, how it’s diagnosed and possible treatments of the condition.

Restrictive cardiomyopathy

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

Dilated cardiomyopathy

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

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle is unusually thick. This can affect the amount of blood pumped to the body and cause heart rhythm problems.

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.

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

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

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.

Genetics and heart conditions

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

Tetralogy of Fallot

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

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

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

Common arterial trunk

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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.

Types of heart conditions

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

Congestive heart failure

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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.

Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.

Pulmonary atresia

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Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

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.

Interrupted aortic arch

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Learn about interrupted aortic arch in children. This is a defect of the aorta not developing properly, and causes congestive heart failure.

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.

Pulmonary hypertension

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Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Coarctation of the aorta

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Learn about coarctation of the aorta, a condition that involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure. Find out how this condition can impact your life now and in the future.

Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

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.

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 in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.

Shunt infections

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Bacteria can attach itself to shunts and become infected. Read about the surgery your child needs, and the antibiotics that will help clear the infection.

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.