Topic Index

About the Heart and Blood Vessels
 
Anatomy and Function of the Heart Valves
 
Anatomy and Function of the Electrical System

Physical Examination
 
Blood Tests
 
Chest X-Ray
 
EKG / ECG
 
Holter Monitoring
 
Exercise (EKG / ECG) Testing
 
Tilt Table Evaluation
 
Echocardiography
 
Transesophageal Echocardiography
 
Fetal Echocardiography
 
CT (Computed Tomography) Scan
 
Ultrafast / Electron Beam CT Scan
 
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
 
Cardiac Catheterization

Overview of Congenital Heart Disease

Fetal Circulation

Factors Contributing to Congenital Heart Disease
 
Genetic Disorders Associated with Congenital Heart Disease

Velo-cardio-facial (DiGeorge) Syndrome
 
Down Syndrome
 
Marfan Syndrome

Heart Defects Causing Extra Blood Flow Through the Lungs

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
 
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
 
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)
 
Atrioventricular Canal (AV Canal or AVC)

Heart Defects Causing Too Little Blood Flow Through the Lungs

Tricuspid Atresia (TA)
 
Pulmonary Atresia (PA)
 
Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)
 
Tetralogy of Fallot

Heart Defects Causing Obstructions to Blood Flow

Coarctation of the Aorta
 
Aortic Stenosis
 
Pulmonary Stenosis

Complex Heart Problems

Truncus Arteriosus
 
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
 
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Living With Congenital Heart Disease

Growth and Development
 
Exercise and Physical Stamina
 
Emotional and Family Issues

Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides

Food Basics

Heart Healthy Eating

High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents

Arrhythmias

Overview of Pacemakers

Living With a Pacemaker

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