Related Conditions and Treatments
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA)
Condition
Learn more about anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
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Aortic Valve Stenosis
Condition
Learn more about Aortic valve stenosis treatment, symptoms, and diagnosis. Request an appointment with experts at Boston Children's at 617-355-5637.
Aortopulmonary Window
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of aortopulmonary window at Boston Children’s Hospital.
Arrhythmias in Children
Condition
An arrhythmia is an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which can cause the heart to pump less effectively.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Condition
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart wall that separates the top two chambers of the heart. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Atrioventricular Canal Defect
Condition
An atrioventricular canal defect, or AV canal, is a combination of several closely associated heart problems that result in a large defect in the center of the heart.
Bacterial Endocarditis
Condition
Learn more about bacterial endocarditis symptoms, diagnosis and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Barth Syndrome
Condition
Barth syndrome is metabolic disorder that affects the heart, muscles, immune system, and growth. It almost always occurs in boys.
Cardiac CT
Treatment
A cardiac CT (computed tomography) scan is a test that uses x-rays to create detailed images of your child's heart and blood vessels inside the heart.
Cardiac Catheterization
Treatment
Cardiac catheterization is a specialized procedure in which a long, flexible tube — a catheter — is inserted into a vein or artery and guided into the heart.
Cardiomyopathy in Children
Condition
Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for children with cardiomyopathy from Boston Children's Hospital.
Cardiovascular MRI
Treatment
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses radio waves, magnets and a computer to take pictures of your child’s heart.
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Condition
Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is an inherited cardiac condition that causes sudden rhythm disturbances in otherwise healthy children.
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Coarctation of the Aorta
Condition
Learn more about Coarctation of the Aorta symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Coarctation of the Aorta repair today!
Complex Biventricular Repair
Treatment
Complex biventricular repair is an option for children with single ventricle heart defects to achieve two-ventricle circulation.
Congenital Heart Defects
Condition
A congenital heart defect is a structural problem of the heart that develops during pregnancy. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Coronary Artery Fistula
Condition
Learn more about Coronary Artery Fistula symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Coronary Artery Fistula with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Cyanosis
Condition
Learn more about Cyanosis symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Cyanosis with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Condition
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a type of rare congenital heart condition.
Ebstein's anomaly
Condition
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Ebstein's Anomaly at Boston Children's Hospital.
Echocardiogram in Children
Treatment
An echocardiogram uses sound waves to see the heart's structures.
Ectopia Cordis
Condition
Ectopia cordis happens when some or all of a baby’s heart doesn’t have the typical coverage of the breastbone. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Edema
Condition
Edema refers to swelling in the body’s tissues caused by a buildup of fluid.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Condition
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect a person's connective tissue. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Heart Failure
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart failure from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Heart Murmur
Condition
Learn more about Heart Murmur symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Heart Murmur with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-4278.
Heart Transplant
Treatment
A heart transplant is an operation that replaces a failing heart with a healthy heart from a deceased donor.
Heart Tumor
Condition
Learn more about cardiac tumor symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments from Boston Children's Hospital.
Heart's Electrical System
Condition
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Hemitruncus
Condition
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Hypertension
Condition
Learn more about Hypertension symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Hypertension with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 1-617-355-6129.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
Condition
Boston Children’s takes an innovative approach to treating HLHS with the world’s largest and most experienced program for fetal cardiac intervention.
Kabuki Syndrome
Condition
Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Kabuki syndrome, a rare congenital disorder, from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Kawasaki Disease
Condition
Kawasaki disease is a childhood illness that causes inflammation of the blood vessels in many areas of the body. Learn more from Boston Children’s Hospital.
Lung Transplantation
Treatment
If your child has severe end-stage lung disease that no longer responds to treatment, a lung transplant might be an option to give her a longer and healthier life.
Lymphoscintigraphy
Treatment
Lymphoscintigraphy is a noninvasive medical imaging test that can help your doctors diagnose problems related to the lymphatic system.
Pulmonary Atresia
Condition
Pulmonary atresia occurs when the pulmonary valve — normally located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery — doesn’t form properly.
Single Ventricle Defects
Condition
A single ventricle defect occurs when one of the two pumping chambers in the heart, called ventricles, isn’t large enough or strong enough to work correctly.
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Condition
TAPVR occurs when the blood vessels that drain the lungs (pulmonary veins) are not connected normally to the heart.
Learn more about Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
Condition
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is when the “great” arteries, the aorta and the right ventricle, are reversed in their origins from the heart.
Tricuspid Atresia
Condition
In tricuspid atresia, the tricuspid valve — which is normally located between the right atrium and the right ventricle — is missing, as is the right ventricle.
Truncus Arteriosus
Condition
Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect in which a single artery instead of two (truncus arteriosus) carries blood from the heart.
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP)
Condition
Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)
Condition
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
Condition
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a hole in the wall that separates the lower right and left heart chambers (ventricles).
Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery
Treatment