Heart & Blood Vessels

• 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 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.

• Heart Transplant

  If your child needs a heart transplant, you’re probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo heart transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.

• Hemoglobin SC (HbSC) Disease: A Type of Sickle Cell Disease

  Hemoglobin SC disease is a form of sickle cell disease. It causes pain episodes and a type of anemia. It’s important to know which symptoms to watch for and when to call the doctor.