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Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects are abnormalities in the heart's structure that are present at birth. Approximately 8 out of ...
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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition most often associated with adults. But kids can have high ...
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Arrhythmias
An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm usually caused by an electrical "short circuit" in the heart. The heart ...
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Heart Murmurs and Your Child
Many parents fear the worst when their child is diagnosed with a heart murmur, but this diagnosis is actually extremely ...
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Hemophilia
Bumps and scrapes are a part of every child's life. For most kids, a tumble off a bike or a stray kick in a soccer game ...
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High Blood Pressure Often Missed in Kids
It's not something most parents think about when it comes to their children's health — high blood pressure (or ...
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Anemia
About AnemiaAnemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the level of healthy red blood cells (RBCs) in ...
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Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Iron is a necessary mineral for body function and good health. Every red blood cell in the body contains iron in its ...
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G6PD Deficiency
G6PD deficiency is an inherited condition in which the body doesn't have enough of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate ...
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Thalassemias
What Are Thalassemias?Thalassemias are genetic disorders that involve the decreased and defective production of ...
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EKG (Electrocardiography)
Electrocardiography (EKG) measures the heart's electrical activity to help evaluate its function and identify any ...
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When Your Child Needs a Heart Transplant
If your child needs a heart transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions all at once — including anger,...
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Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder in which red blood cells (RBCs) are abnormally shaped. This abnormality can...
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Ventricular Septal Defect
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) — sometimes referred to as a hole in the heart — is a type of congenital heart...
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Basic Blood Chemistry Tests
Doctors order basic blood chemistry tests to assess a wide range of conditions and the function of organs. Often,...
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