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For most kids, these birthmarks are no big deal — they’re just part of who they are. Read about port-wine stains, how to care for them, and, if necessary, what treatments are available.
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) happens when the autonomic nervous system — which controls things like heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing — doesn’t work as it should.
A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is an early heartbeat that happens between normal heartbeats. PVCs usually are harmless.
Pulmonary stenosis means the pulmonary valve is too small, narrow, or stiff. Many people have no symptoms, but kids with more severe cases will need surgery so that blood flows properly through the body.
Pulse oximetry, a simple test that measures the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream, may give the first clue that there is a heart or lung problem.
Raynauds syndrome makes a person’s fingers or toes temporarily feel cold, numb, tingly, or painful.
Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which medicine is injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels to make them close. It’s used to treat vascular malformations.
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that makes red blood cells change shape and cause health problems. Find out how to help your child.
If your child or teens has sickle cell disease, you can get the facts here.
Usually, a heart has two working ventricles (pumping chambers). Having a single ventricle means that only one of the two ventricles works well enough to pump blood.
