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Congenital Heart Defects Special Needs Factsheet for Educators
What teachers should know about congenital heart defects, and what they can do to help students with the condition succeed in school.
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Congenital Heart Defects for Parents
Heart defects happen when there's a problem with a baby's heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.
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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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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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Birth Defects for Parents
Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems; others cause major disabilities. Learn about the different types of birth defects, and how to help prevent them.
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Heart & Blood Vessels for Parents
Learn about conditions that may affect the heart and circulatory system.
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Heart Conditions for Parents
Health problems that can affect the heart.
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Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) for Parents
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of problems caused by a birth defect that changes the way blood flows through the heart.
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Cardiac Catheterization for Parents
This minimally invasive procedure helps doctors perform diagnostic tests on the heart and even treat some heart conditions.
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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.