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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.
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Ventricular Septal Defect for Teens
Ventricular septal defect, or VSD, is a heart condition that a few teens can have. Find out what it is, how it happens, and what doctors do to correct it.
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Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) for Parents
Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a heart defect where the aorta connects to the heart in the wrong place.
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Truncus Arteriosus for Parents
Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that happens when a child is born with one large artery instead of two separate arteries.
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Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA) for Parents
An interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare heart condition in which the aorta doesn’t form completely. Surgery must be done within the first few days of a baby’s life to close the gap in the aorta.
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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.
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Tricuspid Atresia for Parents
Tricuspid atresia is a congenital heart defect. A baby born with tricuspid atresia often has serious symptoms soon after birth because blood flow to the lungs is much less than normal.
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Heart Conditions - Nemours KidsHealth for Parents
Health problems that can affect the heart.
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Heart & Cardiovascular System for Teens
This section has information on health problems that can affect the heart.
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Congenital Heart Defects for Parents
Heart defects happen when there's a problem with a baby's heart development during pregnancy. Most heart defects can be treated during infancy.