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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Learn about patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). This condition involves the ductus arteriosus remaining open. For some children, this condition is beneficial.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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

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.

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.

Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunts

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The Blalock-Thomas-Taussig (BTT) shunt helps babies with certain heart defects get enough oxygen until they can have surgery to fix the defect.

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.

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.

Arterial switch procedure

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The arterial switch procedure is performed to correct transposition of the great arteries. Learn about the procedure and the associated risks.

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.

Types of medications for heart conditions

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A variety of different medications are used in treating heart conditions. Read about the different classes of medication that may be used.

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.

The circulatory system before and after birth

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Learn about blood circulation in the body, lungs and heart, before and after birth.

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.

Genetics and heart conditions

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

Meconium and meconium-related conditions

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Learn what meconium is and why it is important that your baby pass their meconium in the first 24 hours of life.

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.

Common arterial trunk

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Learn about common arterial trunk, a defect in which a single great artery comes out of the ventricles instead of the usual pulmonary artery and aorta.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA)

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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.