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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA): Closure in the heart catheterization lab

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is when the ductus arteriosus does not close properly after birth. Learn about the operation to correct PDA and recovery.

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies

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Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies and the treatments available for it.

Closure device insertion

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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.

Heart

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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.

Interrupted aortic arch

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Learn about interrupted aortic arch in children. This is a defect of the aorta not developing properly, and causes congestive heart failure.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

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Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.

Atrial septal defect: Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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An atrial septal defect is an opening in the membrane between two chambers of the heart. Learn about heart catheterization to fix atrial septal defects.

Ventricular septal defect (VSD): Closure in the heart catheterization lab

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A ventricular septal defect is a hole in the membrane that separates the two ventricles of the heart. Read how heart catheterization fixes this defect.

Coarctation of the aorta

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Learn about coarctation of the aorta, a condition that involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure. Find out how this condition can impact your life now and in the future.

Fenestration closure after a Fontan operation in the heart catheterization lab

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Read about fenestration closure after a Fontan operation, a surgery to close the hole between your child's heart and the tunnel that moves blood to the lungs.

Coarctation of the aorta

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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.

Diagnosis of congenital heart disease

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Learn about congenital heart disease in children. Congenital heart disease happens when parts of the heart do not form properly.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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Learn about open-heart, closed-heart, and minimally invasive heart surgery.

Tetralogy of Fallot

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Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.

Heart catheterization

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Heart catheterization may be used to correct various kinds of heart defects. Learn how to prepare for heart catheterization and how to care for your child at home.

Aortic atresia

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Learn about aortic atresia. With this condition, there is no opening from the left ventricle into the aorta.

Hybrid procedure

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The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Catheter ablation in the heart catheterization lab

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Catheter ablation is a treatment for children with certain types of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Treatment involves destroying an abnormal circuit.

Pulmonary artery stenosis: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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Balloon angioplasty is a surgery that is used to open a narrowed blood vessel in the heart. Learn about balloon angioplasty for pulmonary artery stenosis.

Pulmonary atresia

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Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

Valve dilation in the heart catheterization lab

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

Heart catheterization test

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Learn about heart catheterization tests and electrophysiology studies, which give information about the structure of a child's heart and how well it is working.

Treatment of heart conditions

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Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.

Heart stents: Placement in the heart catheterization lab

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A heart stent is a small metal tube that is placed inside a narrowed blood vessel or conduit to keep it open. Read about heart stent surgery and recovery.

Coarctation and recoarctation of the aorta: Balloon angioplasty in the heart catheterization lab

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Balloon angioplasty is used to reopen an area of the aorta that has become constricted due to coarctation or recoarctation. Read more about angioplasty.