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Types of heart conditions

Learn about the types of heart conditions that arise in children. Congenital heart defects and heart rhythm problems are among the conditions discussed.

Heart conditions: Overview

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Learn about different types and possible signs and symptoms of heart conditions in children.

Noonan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Noonan syndrome is a genetic condition. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis of Noonan syndrome and the heart conditions associated with the condition.

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 in the wrong spot. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment and what you can expect in the future.

Congenital heart defects: Information for teachers

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A teacher's guide to congenital heart defects. Learn what you can do to help and what to expect if one of your students has a congenital heart defect.

Vein of Galen malformation

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A vein of Galen malformation can affect the brain, heart and other organs in the body. Learn what a vein of Galen malformation is, the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and the treatment options available.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

The heart transplant operation

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A heart transplant operation takes four to 10 hours. Learn what happens during the transplant and the major problems that may occur.

Understanding your child's heart condition diagnosis

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Learn about diagnosis of heart conditions in children. Patient histories, physical examinations, and the speed of the diagnosis itself are discussed.

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.

Genetics and heart conditions

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

Heart transplants

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A heart transplant is surgery that replaces a heart that is not working properly with a healthy donor heart. Learn about heart transplants for children.

Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

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Learn about heart rhythm problems. Usually identified as an irregular heartbeat, they can occur at any age and may or may not have symptoms.

Turner syndrome

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An overview of the causes, symptoms and complications of Turner syndrome.

Echocardiogram (heart ultrasound)

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An echocardiogram (or ‘echo’) is a special test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to take pictures of the heart. Learn about how they are done, and how to help your child prepare for one. 

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.

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.

Genetic counselling

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Genetic counselling is a process that provides information and support to individuals and families at risk of, or with, a genetic condition.

Failure to thrive in children with congenital heart conditions

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Learn about failure to thrive and how your child's health-care team manages it.

Marfan syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. About 60% to 80% of people with this syndrome have heart problems.

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.

Williams syndrome and congenital heart conditions

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Most children with Williams syndrome have a heart or blood vessel problem.

Surgical correction of congenital heart defects

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

Lung, heart, kidney and bladder effects of brain tumour treatment

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Find information on how your child's lungs, heart, kidneys, and bladder may be affected by chemotherapy.

Heart murmurs

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Learn about heart murmurs and the different types of heart murmurs heard in children.