Understanding and Managing Pediatric Patent Ductus Arteriosus Introduction Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a congenital heart condition where the ductus arteriosus, a blood vessel connecting two heart arteries, fails to close after birth. This guide provides an overview of PDA, including its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and at-home care instructions. Understanding PDA The ductus arteriosus […]
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Heart Murmurs in Children: Innocent Heart Murmurs A heart murmur in children is an abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, caused by blood passing through the heart’s chambers, valves, and blood vessels. There are two types of heart murmurs: innocent and abnormal. 1. Innocent Heart Murmurs: – Common in healthy children and harmless. – Diagnosed […]
Double-outlet right ventricle surgery is a procedure to repair a heart defect that makes it hard for your child’s heart to pump oxygen-rich blood to the body. This heart defect is called double-outlet right ventricle. It occurs when the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body (aorta) is in the wrong […]
A central line is a long, thin tube (catheter) that can be used to collect blood for testing or to give medicine through a vein. The tip of the central line ends in a large vein just above the heart (vena cava). A central line may be placed because: Your child needs to get medicines […]
Bradycardia is a slower-than-normal heartbeat. Bradycardia can prevent enough oxygen from reaching certain areas of your child’s body when he or she is active. It can be serious if it keeps enough oxygen from reaching your child’s brain and other parts of your child’s body. What are the causes? This condition may be caused by: […]
An atrial septal defect (ASD) is a hole in the heart. This hole is located in the septum, which is the thin tissue that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (right atrium and left atrium). The hole is present at birth (congenital). The two most common types of ASD are ostium primum and ostium secundum. […]
Adjustment disorder is a group of symptoms that can develop after a stressful life event, such as parents divorcing. The symptoms can affect the way your child feels, thinks, and acts. They may interfere with your child’s relationships. If the stressful circumstances continue, adjustment disorder can become persistent. Adjustment disorder increases your child’s risk of […]
Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause many types of infections. These viruses usually may affect nose, throat, windpipe, and lungs (respiratory system) as well as other parts of the body, including the eyes, stomach, bowels, bladder, and brain. The most common type of adenovirus infection is the common cold. Usually, adenovirus infections are not severe. […]
The following information offers guidance on how to care for your child after the procedure. Your child’s health care provider may also give you more specific instructions. If your child has problems or if you have questions, contact your child’s health care provider. What can I expect after the procedure? After the procedure, it is […]
An adenoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adenoids. The adenoids are two small clumps of tissue that are located in the back of the nose, high in the throat. Sometimes, adenoids swell up. When they swell, they can: Make breathing difficult. Make congestion or a stuffed-up nose worse. Increase the risk of ear […]