Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children

Detailed information on the immune system and how it works.

Detailed information on problems involving heart rhythm

Detailed information on what to expect when your child has a physical exam to help find possible heart conditions, or to find out how well your child is coping with existing heart problems.

Pericarditis is inflammation or infection of the pericardium. In children, pericarditis is most likely to happen after surgery to repair heart defects.

Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system.

A child with an arrhythmia may need a pacemaker or an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). These devices require a simple surgery to implant. They can increase a slow heartbeat or correct a possibly life-threatening fast or chaotic beat.

Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It is a common problem in girls and women of all ages.

Pulmonary atresia (PA) is a heart defect. It happens when the fetal heart doesn’t form as it should during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy.

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