Learn about heart rhythm problems. Usually identified as an irregular heartbeat, they can occur at any age and may or may not have symptoms.
Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart muscle is unusually thick. This can affect the amount of blood pumped to the body and cause heart rhythm problems.
Learn about heart conditions that afflict children. Examples, possible causes, methods of detection and prevention of heart disease are discussed.
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.
Catheter ablation is a treatment for children with certain types of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Treatment involves destroying an abnormal circuit.
Learn about cardiology treatment teams, which focus on treating children with heart conditions. The specific role of each team member is discussed.
Learn about different kinds of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and how tachycardia is treated.
Read about Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four congenital defects that occur when the heart does not develop normally.
February is Heart Month. Learn about each part of the heart, including what each part looks like, its specific function and its location.
If your child has a heart condition, you may notice changes in their behaviour or that they display behavioural problems from time to time.
Learn about arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, how it’s diagnosed and possible treatments of the condition.
Learn about other possible symptoms of heart conditions, including fainting, chest pain, edema, and palpitations. These symptoms are not always signs of a heart condition.
Your child needs to take the medicine called cisapride. This information sheet explains what cisapride does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.
Learn about the role that genetics plays in many heart conditions that afflict children.
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.
Learn about ongoing care for children with congenital heart disease. Frequency of evaluation, adult care, and non-cardiac surgery are discussed.
Learn about dilated cardiomyopathy, a stretching of the heart muscle that usually results in the heart being unable to pump effectively.
A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.
Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
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.
Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. Find out when an ECG may be done and what is involved in the test.
Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.
A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.
