October 14, 2016
Heart defects are common in newborns. About eight out of 1,000 babies born in the U.S. have a congenital heart defect. Parents often learn of the […]
October 21, 2016
Most children with heart disease can play sports. Staying active and playing on a team can enhance a child’s physical fitness, confidence and social development. Sports […]
November 28, 2016
People need to eat a healthy diet. This is true for everyone, including kids, adults and those with congenital heart disease. Children who consume excess calories […]
April 10, 2017
The physician receiving ECG results may question what these mean in some instances, what is significant and finally, what to do with the results. This is […]
May 16, 2017
If you have heard the doctor say the words “heart murmur”, you might wonder what that means exactly.
July 6, 2017
Vasovagal syncope or neurocardiogenic syncope (NCS) is caused by a drop in blood pressure, quickly followed by faster then slower heart rate resulting in poor blood […]
September 15, 2017
Orthostatic hypotension is also known his postural hypotension and commonly known as a “head rush”. It is a situation that is quite common in both […]
September 27, 2017
Chest pain is very common in children and teenagers. In 94-99% of cases there is no underlying disease causing it and there is nothing wrong with […]
January 30, 2018
Congenital heart disease is found in 8 out of every 1,000 newborn babies every year, and close to one million adults live with mild to severe […]
February 12, 2018
The most common birth defects in the world are unfortunately some of the most dangerous to babies. Congenital heart defects affect about 40,000 babies in the […]
February 12, 2018
No matter how kind and welcoming a doctor’s office is, it can be a pretty scary place for your little ones. Some children associate a medical […]
February 12, 2018
A pediatric cardiologist might recommend a pacemaker if your child has a heart defect that prevents their heart from beating normally. Doctors at Pediatric Cardiology Center […]