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  • A to Z: Pulmonic Valvular Stenosis for Parents


    Learn about this congenital heart defect that alters blood flow through the heart and lungs and can affect a child's growth and circulation.

  • Prenatal Test: Ultrasound for Parents


    A prenatal ultrasound is a safe and painless test that shows a baby's shape and position. It can be done in the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy.

  • A to Z: Lymphangioma Circumscriptum for Parents


    Learn about congenital defects and conditions that affect the lymphatic system.

  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) for Parents


    The foramen ovale is a normal opening between the upper two chambers of an unborn baby’s heart. It usually closes soon after the baby’s birth — when it doesn't, it's called a patent foramen ovale.

  • A to Z: Hypoxemia for Parents


    Hypoxemia is a condition in which there is a lower than normal level of oxygen in the blood.

  • A to Z: Ebstein's Anomaly for Parents


    Learn about Ebstein's anomaly, a rare defect in the right side of the heart that is present at birth (congenital).

  • A to Z: Tetralogy of Fallot for Parents


    Learn about tetralogy of Fallot, a rare congenital heart disorder.

  • A to Z: Congestive Heart Failure for Parents


    In this condition, which can affect a child's breathing, activity, and growth, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently and meet the needs of the body.

  • The Glenn Procedure for Parents


    The Glenn procedure is an open-heart surgery. Often, it's done as the second of three surgeries to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

  • The Norwood Procedure for Parents


    The Norwood procedure is an open-heart surgery. It's the first of three surgeries to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).