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What's Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)? (Video) for Parents
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a problem that happens when the left side of a baby’s heart doesn't form as it should. It’s smaller than normal and can’t pump enough blood to the body. After the baby is born, doctors can treat the problem with medicines and several surgeries.
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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.
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Dictionary: Heart Transplant for Parents
A heart transplant is a surgery where doctors remove a person's sick heart and replace it with a healthy donor heart.