MRI is a procedure that uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to create detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. It’s used to diagnose problems in many areas of the body. Read on to learn about what it means for your child to have an MRI.

Detailed information on living with a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator

Detailed information for children living with a congenital heart disease

Detailed information on cardiovascular diseases in children

Holter monitoring is a way to continuously check the electrical activity of the heart. Your child will wear a small device called a Holter monitor for at least 24 to 48 hours. The device constantly checks your child's heart during this time.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a group of defects of the heart and large blood vessels. A child is born with this condition (congenital heart defect). It occurs when part of the heart doesn't develop as it should during the first eight weeks of pregnancy.

Detailed information on sports safety

Detailed information on safety and injury prevention for teens

The teen years bring a focus on social interactions and friendships. This includes same-gender friends, same-gender groups of friends, and cross-gender groups of friends. In addition, sexual maturity triggers teens' interest in dating and sexual relationships.

Detailed information on heart defects that cause extra blood flow through the lungs