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Cardiology A to Z

A to Z Symptom: Chest Pain

Most causes of chest pain in kids and teens are not serious and will clear up with minimal or no treatment.

A to Z: Arrhythmia

An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm usually caused by an electrical "short circuit" in the heart.

A to Z: Atresia, Aortic

Learn about congenital defects and conditions that affect vessels, valves, and passages in the heart and other organs.

A to Z: Atresia, Pulmonary

Learn about congenital defects and conditions that affect vessels, valves, and passages in the heart and other organs.

A to Z: Atresia, Tricuspid

Learn about congenital defects and conditions that affect vessels, valves, and passages in the heart and other organs.

A to Z: Atrial Flutter

Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to beat too fast.

A to Z: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)

Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect the heart and circulatory system.

A to Z: Atrioventricular Septal Defect

Learn about congenital heart defects and conditions that affect newborn babies.

A to Z: Cardiac Arrest

With this medical emergency, the heart suddenly stops beating and prevents oxygen from getting to the body. Read more about it here.