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Living With Congenital Heart Disease

Living with congenital (present at birth) heart disease requires special care for your child. Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding some special considerations.

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When Your Child Has Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)

Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta. It can lead to heart function getting worse over time, but effective treatments are available.

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Heart Failure in Children

Heart failure is when the heart can't pump enough blood to the body. In children, it is often caused by a congenital heart defect.

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Heart Murmurs in Children

Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood moving through the heart. Many children have heart murmurs. Some cause no problems or go away over time. Others need treatment.

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When Your Child Has Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)

TGA is a heart problem that involves the two main blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

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Living With Congenital Heart Disease

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When Your Child Has Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)

Heart Failure in Children

Heart Murmurs in Children

When Your Child Has Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)

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When Your Child Has Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)

Heart Failure in Children

Heart Murmurs in Children

When Your Child Has Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)