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Heart Disorders
Detailed information on heart disorders in high-risk newborns
Ventricular Arrhythmia
Sometimes problems with the heart's electrical signals lead to a fast heart rhythm. Too many signals may make the heart beat very fast (tachycardia). Or signals may be sent so rapidly and irregularly that the heart muscle sometimes quivers and doesn't beat at all (fibrillation).
When Your Child Has Infective Endocarditis (IE)
Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the lining of the heart or heart valves. It used to be known as bacterial endocarditis. IE can cause serious damage to the heart. For this reason, it must be treated right away. If your child has a heart problem, be sure to check with their healthcare provider about how to prevent this infection.
Heart Defects Causing Extra Blood Flow Through the Lungs
Detailed information on heart defects that cause extra blood flow through the lungs
