Aortic Stenosis Aortic stenosis is a heart defect that causes problems with the aortic valve that make it harder for the leaflets to open and permit blood to flow forward from the left ventricle to the aorta. Learn more about this condition.
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) An atrial septal defect is an opening in the atrial septum, or dividing wall between the two upper chambers of the heart, known as the right and left atria. Learn more about this condition.
Atrioventricular Canal (AV canal or AVC) Atrioventricular canal defect (AV canal) is a congenital defect in which certain areas of the heart do not form properly. Learn more about this condition.
Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.
Dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Dysautonomia is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system. This dysfunction causes many different symptoms, including Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).
Heart Failure Heart failure means your child's heart isn't able to pump as well as it should. Learn more about this condition.
Heart Murmurs Murmurs are sounds made by blood circulating through the heart's chambers or valves, or through blood vessels near the heart. Learn more about this condition.
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Patent ductus arteriosus is a heart problem characterized by the persistence of a normal prenatal connection between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. Learn more about this condition.