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      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.

      Behaviour changes and congenital heart disease

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      If your child has a heart condition, you may notice changes in their behaviour or that they display behavioural problems from time to time.

      Genetics and heart conditions

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      Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.

      Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

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      Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.

      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.

      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.

      Atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD)

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      Learn about atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD) in children. This condition involves the lung overfilling with blood.

      Playing sports with congenital heart disease

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      Learn about safe levels of activity for adults with congenital heart disease. Activity generally has positive effects on the body and its organs.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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      22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

      Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

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      Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

      Teens Taking Charge: Letting go

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      This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.

      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.

      Consequences of pain

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      Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

      Kids on Bullying

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      2:19; Ages 4–8

      Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

      Biologic agents and JIA

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      Pain management plan

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      An overview of the components of a pain management plan for children.

      Hemophilia: The impact of transition

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      When teens take more responsibility over their hemophilia care, they start the process of transition. Learn how transition impacts their lives.

      Types of pain

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      Read about various types and intensities of pain that a child may experience: acute pain, chronic pain, procedural pain, and recurrent pain.

      Congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal tract

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      Read about various types of congenital malformations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

      Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Oligoarticular arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in young people, affecting four joints or less in the first six months of symptoms. Find out more about the two different types of oligoarticular arthritis.

      Psoriatic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Psoriatic arthritis is one type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Learn about the symptoms and possible complications of this condition.

      Comfort Promise

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      This hub provides information on a range of evidence-based approaches to ease the pain of needle pokes for your child.

      Types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) medications

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      Steps towards independence

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      Information to help your child or teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

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