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Heart
English
2824,2904,2880,2881,2885
Cardiology
Child (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)
Heart
Cardiovascular system
Conditions and diseases
Caregivers Adult (19+)
NA
2018-01-19T05:00:00Z
0
0
0
Landing Page (Overview)
Learning Hub
<p>Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.</p>
<p>Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure. Learn about the different medications your child might be given and the possible tests and treatments that are available.</p>
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<div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart">Home</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=congenitalheart">Heart conditions: Congenital</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=heartconditions">Heart conditions: Acquired</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=arrhythmias">Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=hearttransplant">Heart transplant</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=hearttests">Heart tests and procedures</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=heartsurgery">Heart surgery</a> </div><div class="collection-nav-item"> <a href="/heart?topic=tubefeeding">Tube feeding</a> </div>
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Heart transplant
Heart transplant
Heart transplant
H
English
Cardiology
Adult (19+);Child (0-12 years)
Heart
Cardiovascular system
Procedures
Adult (19+) Caregivers
NA
2018-03-15T04:00:00Z
Landing Page
Collection Hub
<p>A heart transplant is needed when the heart is not working properly and it cannot be fixed with medications or corrective surgery. Heart transplantation is a complex process that includes medications, tests, procedures and follow-up.</p>
<p>A heart transplant is needed when the heart is not working properly and it cannot be fixed with medications or corrective surgery. Heart transplantation is not a cure. It is a complex process that includes medications, tests, procedures and an intensive follow-up.</p>
<div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Overview</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn about why heart transplants are needed in children. Also learn about donor hearts, where they come from and how children are matched with a donor heart.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1672&language=English">Heart transplants</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1673&language=English">The donor heart</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">The transplant surgery</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Learn how you should care for your child while they are waiting for a donor heart. Also learn what happens during the surgery and what possible problems may occur. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1674&language=English">Before the heart transplant</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1675&language=English">The heart transplant operation</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable"> <span class="pull-right panel-heading-collapsable-icon"> <i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">After the transplant surgery</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Find information about what will happen right after heart transplant surgery, to potential complications, medications and how physiotherapy can help. </p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1676&language=English">After the heart transplant operation</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1678&language=English">Heart transplants: Medications</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=2461&language=English">Physiotherapy and heart transplant</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=1677&language=English">Potential complications of a heart transplant</a></li></ol></div>
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