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  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) for Parents


    Atrial septal defect (ASD) — also known as a "hole in the heart" — is a type of congenital heart defect. Most ASDs are diagnosed and treated successfully.

  • Heart Disease for Kids


    Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, mainly affects older people. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Body Basics: The Heart (Slideshow) for Parents


    Learn how this amazing muscle pumps blood throughout the body.

  • Congenital Heart Defects Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about congenital heart defects, and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.

  • Ventricular Assist Device for Parents


    A ventricular assist device is a mechanical pump that takes over for the heart and pumps blood. This can give a weak or injured heart time to heal or support someone as they wait for a heart transplant.

  • Heart and Circulatory System for Teens


    The heart and circulatory system (also called the cardiovascular system) make up the network that delivers blood to the body's tissues.

  • Heart Palpitations for Parents


    Heart palpitations are rapid or irregular heartbeats that make it feel like the heart is racing or fluttering. They usually aren't a sign of a health problem, and most kids who have them won't need to limit their physical activity.

  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) for Parents


    The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects two major arteries before birth and normally closes after a baby is born. If it stays open, the result is a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

  • Cardiomyopathy for Parents


    Cardiomyopathy is when the heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged. This makes it hard for the heart to pump blood through the body. Treatments can help with the symptoms and sometimes stop it from getting worse, but usually there's no cure.

  • Your Heart & Circulatory System for Kids


    Your heart is a hard-working muscle. Find out more in this article for kids.