Pediatric Heart

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Jason with the University Hospitals Adult Congenital Heart Disease team

A Stroke Saved My Life

There were no prior symptoms when Jason suffered a stroke at 43 years old, but because of the stroke, it was discovered that he suffered from a congenital heart disease called transposition of the great arteries.

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My Child Fainted: Should I Be Worried?

At least one in four kids will faint at some point before they reach adulthood, usually due to temporary lack of blood flow to the brain.

doctor listens to girl's heart as mother stands nearby

Your Child Has a Heart Murmur: What You Need To Know

In many cases, heart murmurs are not serious and do not affect a child’s health, but in rare cases, the heart murmur can be a sign of a serious condition.

Happy pregnant woman and toddler daughter

Why Congenital Heart Defects Often Are Not Life-Threatening

There are many types of congenital heart defects, ranging from those that pose a relatively small threat to the health of the child to those that require special medical care right after birth.

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