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Heart

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively.

Echocardiography

An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to create images of the heart. Learn more about this procedure.

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.

Heart Surgery

Our pediatric heart specialists have dedicated their careers to providing excellent heart care to patients with congenital heart defects and other cardiac conditions. Learn more about pediatric heart surgery.

Hypertension

High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Learn more about this condition.

Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease is a form of vasculitis, or blood vessel inflammation, that primarily affects children. Learn more about this condition.

Pacing and ICD Lead Extraction

A pacing or ICD lead is a thin, flexible wire that delivers energy to the heart from a pacemaker or ICD. Learn more about this condition.

Ryan W.'s Story

Ryan

When Ryan turned 2 months old, his parents noticed a change in his behavior. Their son – who once loved to eat – suddenly stopped nursing, began sleeping more than usual, gradually became fussy and struggled to breathe when he laid down.

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