Heart & Blood Vessels

• Echocardiogram

  An echocardiogram (also called an echo or cardiac ultrasound) uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. It shows the structure of the heart and its parts and how well they’re working.

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

  Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is the use of a machine to do the work that the heart and lungs normally do.

• Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)

  Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic condition that causes very high levels of LDL (“bad” cholesterol).

• Fetal Echocardiogram

  A fetal echocardiogram (also called a fetal echo) uses sound waves to create pictures of an unborn baby’s heart.

• G6PD Deficiency

  G6PD deficiency an inherited condition in which someone doesn’t have enough of the enzyme G6PD, which protects red blood cells.

• Heart & Blood Vessels Glossary

  A guide to medical terms about the heart and circulatory system. In an easy A-Z format, find definitions on heart defects, heart conditions, treatments, and more.

• Heart and Circulatory System

  The heart and circulatory system are our body’s lifeline, delivering blood to the body’s tissues..

• Heart Health (Topic Center)

  Are you heart smart? Learn about this amazing muscle, including how to care for kids with heart conditions.

• Heart Murmurs

  Heart murmurs are very common, and most are no cause for concern and won’t affect a child’s health.

• Heart Palpitations

  Heart palpitations are rapid or irregular heartbeats that make it feel like the heart is racing or fluttering. They usually aren’t a sign of a health problem, and most kids who have them won’t need to limit their physical activity.