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Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a condition where the blood vessels in the lungs, called the pulmonary veins, are not attached to the heart in the right place. Because of this, the body can’t get enough oxygen.
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Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA)
Interrupted aortic arch is a heart condition where the aorta doesn't form completely. This affects blood flow and will require open heart surgery to treat it.
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Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV)
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a congenital heart defect where the two great arteries are both attached to the right ventricle. In DORV, the normally separated oxygen-rich arterial blood and oxygen-poor venous blood is mixed prior to leaving the heart.
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Pulmonary Stenosis
Pulmonary stenosis is a heart defect in children that makes it harder for blood to flow. It can be treated with surgery or catheterization.
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Helping Your Daughter Deal with Painful Periods
If your daughter complains of having cramps during her period, you can tell her that she isn’t alone. Menstrual pain usually isn’t caused by anything abnormal, and there are plenty of pain management options available.
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Caffeine Poisoning: What Parents Need to Know
As caffeine consumption becomes more popular in the form of energy drinks, energy shots, and even caffeine powders, it’s important for parents to be aware of the risks associated with these products, especially for young children.
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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
Having an idea of what your child should know and be able to do when they start school will give you the confidence to determine if your child is ready for kindergarten.
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Give Back (to Yourself): 6 Reasons Why It's Good for You to Volunteer
The power of volunteering has been studied for decades. You may already know how great it is for your mental health, but did you know there’s a growing body of research that volunteering is great for your physical health as well?
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Post-Surgery
Learn what happens immediately after your child leaves the operating room and recovers in our Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU).
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Tips for Students in the Age of Hybrid Learning
As online and hybrid learning have become the norm for some schools scattered across the country, here are some tips to make sure your child is successful when learning at home.