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What is Down syndrome?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that includes a combination of birth defects, including some degree of mental retardation, characteristic facial features and, often, heart defects, visual and hearing impairment, and other health problems. The ...More…
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Living with a pacemaker or ICD:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — With advances in technology, implanted pacemakers today generally last eight to 10 years (depending upon the type of heart condition) and, in most cases, allow a child to lead a normal life. With advances in technology, implanted pacemakers and ...More…
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What is an implanted pacemaker?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — An implanted pacemaker is a small device that is implanted under the skin and sends electrical signals to start or regulate a slow heartbeat. An implanted pacemaker is a small device that is implanted under the skin and sends electrical signals ...More…
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What is an arrhythmia?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — An arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia) is an abnormal rhythm of the heart, which can cause the heart to pump less effectively. The following are the most common symptoms of arrhythmia. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. ...More…
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High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — The higher number, or systolic pressure, refers to the pressure inside the artery when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the body. The lower number, or diastolic pressure, refers to the pressure inside the artery when the heart is at ...More…
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What is heart healthy eating?
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — A diet high in fat and cholesterol may contribute to the development of heart disease in adulthood. A A diet high in fat and cholesterol may contribute to the development of heart disease in adulthood. A "heart healthy" diet may help prevent or ...More…
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Heart-healthy changes for your child's diet:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — If your child is trying to make heart-healthy changes to his/her lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition, starting with the components of food. You need enough calories to maintain your energy level, but no more than ...More…
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Facts about cholesterol:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — This type of cholesterol is commonly called "bad " cholesterol. It can contribute to the formation of plaque build up in the arteries, known as atherosclerosis. For some children, medication may be needed. Because raising HDL can be complicated, ...More…
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Emotional and Family Issues
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Many factors influence how a child feels about having congenital (present at birth) heart disease, and how it affects him/her mentally and emotionally. Many factors influence how a child feels about having congenital (present at birth) heart ...More…
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Physical considerations for your child:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Physical stamina will vary for each child with congenital (present at birth) heart disease. Physical stamina will vary for each child with congenital (present at birth) heart disease. Children with heart defects that cause symptoms, such as ...More…
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Growth considerations for your child:
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Children with congenital (present at birth) heart disease often grow and develop more slowly than other children. Children with congenital (present at birth) heart disease often grow and develop more slowly than other children. For example: Your ...More…
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Living With Congenital Heart Disease
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital — Living with congenital (present at birth) heart disease requires special care for your child. Living with congenital (present at birth) heart disease requires special care for your child. Listed in the directory below you will find additional ...More…