When a Child Is Choking (Age 1 and Up)

A blocked airway can be very serious, even deadly. Choking can block the flow of air and cut off oxygen to the brain. This can cause permanent brain damage or death.

Double Outlet Right Ventricle

Double outlet right ventricle is a rare heart malformation that is present from birth. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Heart Failure: Travel Concerns

You can travel if you have heart failure. You just need to plan ahead. Use this checklist when getting ready for your trip.

Heart Failure: Know Your Baselines

To manage your heart failure symptoms, you need to know what's normal for you. Then you can watch for changes. Use this chart to help you measure your symptoms.

Having Surgical Thrombectomy

Surgical thrombectomy is surgery to remove a blood clot from 1 of your blood vessels. The blood clot may be in an artery or vein in your arm, leg, or another part of your body. It may block the flow of blood to your tissues or organs.