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  • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) for Parents


    Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of problems caused by a birth defect that changes the way blood flows through the heart.

  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) for Parents


    The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects two major arteries before birth and normally closes after a baby is born. If it stays open, the result is a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).

  • Birth Defects for Parents


    Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.

  • Heart Murmurs for Parents


    Heart murmurs are very common, and most are no cause for concern and won't affect a child's health.

  • A to Z: Deformity, Congenital for Parents


    Learn about types of birth defects and conditions that affect the size and shape of body parts.

  • A to Z: Congenital Anomaly for Parents


    Sometimes babies are born with anomalies - one or more parts of the body that are different from normal in size, shape, or functioning. Learn more here.

  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) for Parents


    Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a birth defect of a baby’s heart. The left side of the heart doesn’t grow as it should, making it smaller and weaker than normal.

  • Levo-Transposition of the Great Arteries for Parents


    Levo-transposition of the great arteries (L-TGA) is when the positions of the heart's ventricles are reversed. Some people with the condition never need treatment. Others are treated with medicines and surgery.

  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) for Parents


    Ventricular septal defect (VSD) — also known as a "hole in the heart" — is a congenital heart defect. Most VSDs are diagnosed and treated successfully.

  • Atrioventricular Canal Defect for Parents


    An atrioventricular canal defect (AV canal) is a heart problem in which the center of a baby's heart does not form normally before birth.

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