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Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)
A ventricular assist device (VAD) is a mechanical heart pump that takes over some of the work done by a patient’s heart to help it circulate their blood more effectively. They can give a weak or injured heart time to heal or provide support while your child waits for a heart
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease that affects approximately 40,000 children and adults in the United States. This inherited disease produces thick mucus that makes breathing difficult, causes lung infections, and often prevents normal digestion. Cystic fibrosis is
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Food Allergy What is a food allergy? A food allergy is when your immune system has a bad reaction to a certain food. This is different from a food intolerance, which does not involve the immune system. This is true even though some of the same signs may be present. What causes a
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Our dedicated team of heart specialists offers therapies for patients 15 and older, ensuring a coordinated transition from pediatric to adult cardiac care. Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program services include: Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs Complex surgical
Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Program
The Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program at Phoenix Children’s is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and provides comprehensive care and support for over 250 adult patients with cystic fibrosis. We are committed to the multi-disciplinary model of care that is the basis for all
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… and nonvascular, image-guided procedures and therapies for children of all ages, as well as adults with congenital … within Radiology that uses X-ray , fluoroscopy , computed tomography (CT) , and ultrasound imaging to help perform …
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Discomforts and Complications After a Child Has Surgery What are common discomforts after surgery? The amount of discomfort after surgery depends on the type of surgery done. Some typical discomforts include: Nausea and vomiting from general anesthesia Soreness in the throat
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Children What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy in children? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic condition that weakens your child’s muscles. It is the most common muscular dystrophy, a kind of inherited muscle disease. DMD causes weakness
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Dialysis in Children What is dialysis? Dialysis is a procedure that is done routinely on people who have acute or chronic kidney (renal) failure. It filters waste and extra fluid from the blood. That is something that would normally be done by the kidneys. Dialysis may also be
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Anatomy: Fetus in Utero Amniotic sac. A thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with liquid made by the fetus (amniotic fluid) and the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta (amnion). This protects the fetus from injury. It also