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An ultrafast computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to look at your child’s heart. It gives the doctor many details about your child’s heart that other imaging tests can’t. Learn more about what you can expect when your child has this test.

Canker sores are small sores inside the mouth. They are often found inside the lips, on the cheeks, or on the tongue.

Crohn's disease is when there is redness, swelling (inflammation), and sores along the digestive tract. It is part of a group of diseases known as inflammatory bowel disease.

Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It occurs mainly in children between the ages of 5 to 15.

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Read more about this condition in children.

Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) is a type of congenital heart defect. This means that your baby is born with it. In this condition, the large blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the lungs and body aren’t connected as they should be.

Coarctation of the aorta is a heart defect that's present at birth (congenital). It means that the aorta is narrower than it should be. Read on to learn details about the condition.

This test looks at cells taken from fluid in your nose or throat to see if you have respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which attacks the upper respiratory tract.

A red blood cell (RBC) count is a blood test that measures the number of red blood cells, or erythrocytes, in your bloodstream.