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  • A to Z: Endocardial Cushion Defect for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect newborn babies.

  • A to Z: Endocardial Cushion Defect for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect newborn babies.

  • A to Z: Ebstein's Anomaly for Parents


    Learn about Ebstein's anomaly, a rare defect in the right side of the heart that is present at birth (congenital).

  • A to Z: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) for Parents


    Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system.

  • A to Z: Complete Transposition of the Great Vessels for Parents


    In this condition that starts in the womb, reversed connections of the aorta and pulmonary artery prevent the blood from getting oxygen. Learn more here.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) for Parents


    The foramen ovale is a normal opening between the upper two chambers of an unborn baby’s heart. It usually closes soon after the baby’s birth — when it doesn't, it's called a patent foramen ovale.

  • Mitral Valve Prolapse for Parents


    Mitral valve prolapse (MVP) is a very common heart condition, but it isn't a critical heart problem or a sign of other serious medical conditions.