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Coarctation of the Aorta (COA) in Children What is coarctation of the aorta in children? Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It means that the aorta is narrower than it should be. The aorta is the large artery that carries
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A long road to healing
… or cause food to get stuck when a person swallows. Both of which are a type of eosinophilic gastrointestinal … six-hour surgery. Brayden had a heart complication, and the cardiac team was called in to assist and closely monitor his … Abbie. “The kids in the community deserve to have the best doctors available. We are committed to doing whatever …
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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… measurements called the Haller Index and Correction Index. Cardiopulmonary exercise test (metabolic stress test) . Our … SRS Symptoms SRS may occur on one side of the chest or on both sides. Symptoms include: A “clicking” or “popping” … level and goals so we can personalize their care for the best possible outcome. Pectus Arcuatum Pectus arcuatum is a …
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Pulmonary Stenosis in Children What is pulmonary stenosis in children? Pulmonary stenosis is a birth defect of the heart (congenital). It can happen when the pulmonary valve doesn’t grow as it should in a baby during the first 8 weeks of pregnancy. The pulmonary valve connects
Clinical Trials & Research Studies FAQ
Clinical trials are research studies in which patients may volunteer to take part. Phoenix Children’s uses clinical trials to find better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat childhood diseases and injuries. Doctors use treatment trials to learn more about how to fight cancer
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Kawasaki Disease in Children What is Kawasaki disease in children? Kawasaki disease is a rare illness that most commonly affects children ages 0 to 5, but it can sometimes affect children up to the age of 13. It is a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis means inflammation of the blood
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Anomalous Coronary Artery in Children What is an ACA in a child? An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is a heart defect. This is something your baby is born with (congenital). In ACA, the blood vessels that supply blood to your child’s heart muscle aren’t normal. In some cases, the
Pediatric Congenital Heart Surgery Fellowship
The division of Cardiac Surgery at Phoenix Children’s Center for Heart Care, includes three full-time, board-certified cardiac surgeons, all of whom have extensive experience in congenital cardiac surgery including congenital heart surgery procedures in adults. This one to two
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Chronic Liver Disease/Cirrhosis What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is when scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue. This stops the liver from working normally. Cirrhosis is a long-term (chronic) liver disease. The damage to your liver builds up over time. The liver is your body’s