A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.
Nuclear medicine tests use small amounts of radioactive material that give off radiation that is detected by special cameras. They take very detailed pictures.
Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.
Learn about how stress works, how you can recognize when you are feeling stress, and the signs of body and mind stress.
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.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn tips on managing stress.
Learn about stress and how it affects the body. Also learn the differences between good stress and bad stress.
Listening to your child’s heart rate at home is a good way to find out if their heart rate is too fast. This is also known as auscultating.
Learn about diagnosis of heart conditions in children. Patient histories, physical examinations, and the speed of the diagnosis itself are discussed.
Once you know how to recognize when you're feeling stress or anxiety you can learn how to manage it. Find out what you can do to reduce stress, what to avoid and what to do when stress and anxiety are too much.
Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.
Learn about the various health specialties and medications that have established pharmacogenetic (PGx) guidelines to help inform medication prescribing and treatment decisions for your child.
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.
Learn more about common complications after a heart transplant.
Coping with your child’s illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.
When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.
Some people are not aware of the stress that their bodies experience. Learn about stress, how it can affect you and how to identify how your body is feeling.
Learn about CYP2D6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Some stress is normal but too much can be harmful. Learn about how too much stress can impact your health.
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.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a skin condition that causes growths on nerves. Find out what NF1 genetic testing is, what the test results mean and why to consider testing for it.
