Child Heart Disease
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Just for kids!
I Go Hugo
Keeping your children active can help prevent heart disease. Let your child explore the fun games, quizzes and videos available here.
Other problems
CHIN
Unfortunately heart disease affects more than a child's heart. Read more about behavioral difficulties these children face and how to help treat these problems.
Cope with the diagnosis
Family Doctor
Need answers about your baby's congenital heart disease diagnosis? Learn how to best manage the stress and how you can help your child.
Healthy eating options
American Heart Association
Healthy eating can prevent your child from acquiring heart disease. Jot down some great recipe ideas for all your meal time needs.
Hospital blues
Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
Heart disease could mean frequent hospital stays for your child. Gain insight on how to help him or her cope with these unpleasant visits.
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Heart disease from birth
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Two types of heart disease can affect children. This article informs you about one of these types, congenital heart disease.
Acquired heart disease
UCSF Children's Hospital
A second type of heart disease that affects children is acquired heart disease. Learn how it might develop and what the signs are.
What does it look like
Med Movie
Help your child understand his or her diagnosis. Watch the different movies available on the "Cardiovascular Media Library" to learn more.
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Do you hear a murmur?
Kids Health
Heart murmurs in babies and children can be a sign of heart disease. Be informed before you talk to your doctor.
Lower blood pressure
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
High blood pressure in children can lead to heart disease. Know the facts so you can help your child avoid this.
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Know about your child's heart
American Heart Association
You want to protect your child, so learn the signs and symptoms of heart disease and how it can affect children, as well.
Testing for heart disease
UV Health Systems
Which of the diagnostic tests available for heart disease is suitable for your child? Before talking to your doctor, read a bit about each one.
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Surgery stress?
Cleveland Clinic
Surgery talk is stressful. Relieve some of the possible anxieties you or your child might have about heart surgery by understanding the procedure.
Medication options
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Learn more about the common medications prescribed to children with heart disease. Remember, the more you know, the more you can help your child.

