Search Results

Coarctation of the aorta

Learn about coarctation of the aorta. This condition involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure.

Before the heart transplant

Health A-Z

It is important to keep your child as healthy as possible before a heart transplant. Learn about what happens while you are waiting for a donor heart to become available.

Congenital heart conditions: After heart surgery

Health A-Z

Read about post-surgery recovery. How long a child spends recovering depends on the severity of the condition he's being treated for, among other factors.

Balloon valvuloplasty

Health A-Z

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

Closure device insertion

Health A-Z

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.

Common arterial trunk

Health A-Z

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.

Body image for children with heart disease

Health A-Z

Learn about helping those with congenital heart disease have a healthy body image. Read about issues that may arise, such as embarrassment over scars.

Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunts

Health A-Z

The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.

Bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn procedure)

Health A-Z

The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.

Bicuspid aortic valve

Health A-Z

Learn about bicuspid aortic valve; a defect of the valve between the left pumping chamber of the heart and the main artery that delivers blood to the body.

Stress MIBI: Testing your child's heart

Health A-Z

A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

Health A-Z

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.

Transitioning to adult care for teenagers with heart conditions

Health A-Z

Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.

Types of heart conditions

Health A-Z

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

Talking to your child about their heart condition

Health A-Z

Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.

The circulatory system before and after birth

Health A-Z

Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

Sudden cardiac death

Health A-Z

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.

Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD)

Health A-Z

Learn about total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD), a condition involving improper drainage through the blood vessels. TAPVD can be fatal.

After heart surgery: Caring for your child

Health A-Z

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

Transitioning to adult care

Health A-Z

Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.

Pacemaker: Caring for your child at home

Health A-Z

A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.

Pacemaker surgery

Health A-Z

Pacemaker surgery is required to give a patient a pacemaker. Learn about what a pacemaker is, how the surgery is done and what happens after surgery.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Health A-Z

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.

Potential complications of a heart transplant

Health A-Z

Learn more about common complications after a heart transplant.

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

Health A-Z

Learn about the impact of that a child's heart condition may have on their physical abilities.