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How Does the Heart & Circulatory System Work? (Video) for Kids
Watch this movie about your heart and circulatory system, which sends blood throughout your body.
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Words to Know (Heart Glossary) for Parents
A guide to medical terms about the heart and circulatory system. In an easy A-Z format, find definitions on heart defects, heart conditions, treatments, and more.
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Words to Know (Heart Glossary) for Kids
Your heart beats and sends blood all around your body. Find out more about the heart, from A to Z, in this glossary.
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Congestive Heart Failure for Parents
Heart failure is when the heart can’t pump blood the way it should. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is when blood backs up in the heart.
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Heart Murmurs for Parents
Heart murmurs are very common, and most are no cause for concern and won't affect a child's health.
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Congenital Heart Defects for Parents
Heart defects happen when there's a problem with a baby's heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.
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Heart Murmurs for Kids
Everyone's heart makes sounds, but some people have hearts that make more noise than others. Usually, however, these heart murmurs don't mean anything is wrong. Find out more about these mysterious murmurs.
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Heart and Circulatory System for Parents
The heart and circulatory system are our body's lifeline, delivering blood to the body's tissues. Brush up on your ticker with this body basics article.
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Heart Health (Topic Center) for Parents
Are you heart smart? Learn about this amazing muscle, including how to care for kids with heart conditions.
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Heart Transplant for Parents
If your child needs a heart transplant, you're probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo heart transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.