April 6, 2013
I would like to let you know that we have just started our Single Ventricle Monitoring Program. We are excited to get this rolling because we […]
April 20, 2013
Do children with Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) need cardiology evaluation and what are some of the cardiac problems they may encounter? Children with Down syndrome can […]
May 1, 2013
Do you know the signs of Marfan syndrome? It is a connective tissue disorder that can involve many parts of the body, including the heart. If […]
June 3, 2013
Sudden Cardiac Death in a young person is a tragic and devastating event. There are about 3,000 such deaths in the US every year, most of […]
September 30, 2013
by Douglas H. King, M.D. One of the fastest growing areas within the discipline of pediatric cardiology is the study of fetal echocardiography. This particular discipline […]
November 22, 2013
by Andrew W. Hoyer, M.D. Most children with congenital heart disease (CHD) will go on to lead normal healthy lives. Often, the condition is well-managed or […]
November 25, 2013
by James P Kyser, M.D. Critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) are serious structural heart defects that occur in a very small number of newborns (the CDC […]
December 6, 2013
What is vasovagal syncope or neurocardiogenic syncope? Vasovagal syncope or neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) is caused by a drop in blood pressure, quickly followed by faster then […]
December 6, 2013
This handout is written by Dr. Marc Le Gras. The intent of this handout is to enhance the information provided to you at the consultation and […]
December 20, 2013
What is Directed Donor Blood Donation? If an individual requires blood for heart surgery, that blood can be provided from a blood bank using community donors, […]
January 3, 2014
by Peter Chang, D.O. Kawasaki Disease Kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Kawasaki disease was first recognized in Japan, but […]
February 5, 2014
Turner syndrome is a genetic condition that can cause serious heart problems. It affects only girls and women because it is caused by a missing or […]