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Ultrasound: Transcranial Doppler for Parents
A transcranial Doppler ultrasound uses sound waves to evaluate blood flow (blood circulation) in and around the brain. Doctors order this test to check blood vessels when a problem is affecting blood flow to the brain.
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Health Care Providers: Neurologists for Parents
A neurologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the brain.
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A to Z: Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) for Parents
In this condition, an abnormal connection between arteries and veins causes blood to flow too quickly, leading to a risk of bleeding. Learn more here.
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A to Z: Congestive Heart Failure for Parents
In this condition, which can affect a child's breathing, activity, and growth, the heart is unable to pump blood efficiently and meet the needs of the body.
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A to Z: Sickle Cell Disease for Parents
Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.
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Sickle Cell Disease for Parents
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that makes red blood cells change shape and cause health problems. Find out how to help your child.
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Cardiac Arrest for Parents
Cardiac arrest is when changes in the normal electrical activity of the heart make it suddenly stop beating. Quick medical care is essential.
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Sickle Cell Disease (Topic Center) for Parents
If your child or teens has sickle cell disease, you can get the facts here.
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A to Z: Polyarteritis Nodosa for Parents
Learn about polyarteritis nodosa (PAN), a rare disease causing inflammation of the blood vessels.
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A to Z: Epilepsy for Parents
Epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which electrical signals in the brain misfire, causing temporary communication problems between nerve cells. Someone who gets recurrent seizures is thought to have epilepsy.