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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.