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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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Tricuspid Atresia for Parents
Tricuspid atresia is a congenital heart defect. A baby born with tricuspid atresia often has serious symptoms soon after birth because blood flow to the lungs is much less than normal.
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Coarctation of the Aorta for Parents
Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a narrowing of the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body.
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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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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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Dictionary: Single Ventricle Defect for Parents
Having a single ventricle means that only one of the heart's two ventricles (pumping chambers) works well enough to pump blood.
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Your Bones for Kids
Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.
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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.
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Well-Child Visit: 2.5 Years (30 Months) for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your toddler might be doing at this age.
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Your Heart & Circulatory System for Kids
Your heart is a hard-working muscle. Find out more in this article for kids.