Living with congenital (present at birth) heart disease requires special care for your child. Listed in the directory below you will find additional information regarding some special considerations.
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When Your Child Has Coarctation of the Aorta (COA)
Coarctation of the aorta is a narrowing of the aorta. It can lead to heart function getting worse over time, but effective treatments are available.
When Your Child Has Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
TGA is a heart problem that involves the two main blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. These are called the "great arteries."
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 a Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
A PDA is a heart defect affecting 2 arteries. A PDA may close on its own, without treatment. If it does not, your child may be treated with medicine, a heart procedure, or surgery.
