Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.
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.
Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.
Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.
Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.
How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.
Learn about different kinds of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and how tachycardia is treated.
Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.
Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cisapride. This information sheet explains what cisapride does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cholestyramine. This information sheet explains what cholestyramine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called clindamycin. This information sheet explains what clindamycin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called carbamazepine. This information sheet explains what carbamazepine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cloxacillin for an infection. This information sheet explains what cloxacillin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called caspofungin. This information sheet explains what caspofungin does, how it is given and what side effects or problems your child may have when they receive this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called carvedilol. This information sheet explains what carvedilol does and how to give it. It also explains what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefixime for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefixime does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cefaclor for an infection. This information sheet explains what cefaclor does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child's doctor prescribed a medicine called Ciprodex ear drops to prevent and treat your child's ear infection. This information sheet explains what Ciprodex is, how to give it, and its possible side effects.
Learn about rivaroxaban, a blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots in children. Includes use, dosing, side effects and safety tips.
Your child needs to take the medicine called propranolol. This information sheet explains what propranolol does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take a medicine that belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This information sheet explains what SSRI's do, how to give them, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sodium cromoglycate. This information sheet explains what sodium cromoglycate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Your child needs to take the medicine called sotalol for their heart. This information sheet explains what sotalol does and how to give it to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this med
