Pediatric Heart
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Why Some Young Athletes Suffer Cardiac Arrest
Most cases of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes are due to underlying heart conditions that are genetic and go unrecognized.
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.
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.
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.
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.