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  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) for Parents


    Ventricular septal defect (VSD) — also known as a "hole in the heart" — is a congenital heart defect. Most VSDs are diagnosed and treated successfully.

  • Cholesterol for Parents


    Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, which has its roots in childhood.

  • Your Bones for Kids


    Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.

  • Yoga for Teens


    Looking for a workout program that's easy to learn, requires little or no equipment, and soothes your soul while toning your body? Read about yoga - and watch our slideshow for some easy poses to try.

  • A to Z: Tachycardia for Parents


    Learn more about types of arrhythmias and problems of the heart.

  • Echocardiogram for Parents


    An echocardiogram (also called an echo or cardiac ultrasound) uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It shows the structure of the heart and its parts and how well they’re working.

  • What Are Arteries and Veins? for Kids


    Your body has a highway system all its own that sends blood to and from your body parts.

  • Toxoplasmosis for Parents


    Toxoplasmosis is an infection that passes from animals to humans, sometimes without causing any symptoms. Learn more about this infection in this article for parents.

  • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) for Parents


    Supraventricular tachycardia is a type of abnormal heart rhythm in which the heart beats very quickly.

  • 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.