Learn how congenital heart disease can affect a child’s experience in school.
A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.
As a parent, you can play an important role in preparing your child for a stay in hospital. Learn about your child's operation, ask questions, and find out how you can prepare your child.
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.
Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.
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.
Learn about ventricular septal defects (VSD), an opening in the wall between the ventricles of the heart.
Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.
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 how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.
Learn about some of the issues involved in making a decision about treatment for your child with a heart condition.
Balloon atrial septostomy is a procedure to expand an atrial septal defect and improve oxygenation of the blood. It is often performed for infants with certain types of congenital heart disease (CHD) such as transposition of the great arteries.
Learn about organ and tissue donation by children with a heart condition.
Learn about the important role of nutrition. A heart condition can make it hard for kids to get the nutrition they need and may result in failure to thrive.
Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.
Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.
Balloon angioplasty, also known as balloon dilation, is used to expand narrowed blood vessels. Read more about angioplasty.
Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.
Learn about common growths, called infantile hemangiomas. Also, learn when they are tested and treated by doctors.
Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.
Café-au-lait macules are flat marks on the skin. Find out how CALMs are diagnosed, how they affect the body and how they are treated.
An overview of the signs, symptoms, treatments and medical options for canker sores.
