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.

Adolescence is a stressful time of life even for physically healthy teens. Chronic illness further complicates adolescent development. Read on to learn more.

Information on teen driving, including safety tips.

Detailed information on heart defects that cause obstructions in blood flow

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.

A detailed look at STIs and teens, from protection and treatment to different types of STIs.