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Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Children What is Guillain-Barré syndrome in children? Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a short-term but often life-threatening disorder that affects the nerves in the body. GBS can cause muscle weakness, pain, and short-term (temporary) paralysis of the
Leadership Team
Our leadership team comprises visionary individuals dedicated to making Phoenix Children’s the Southwest’s premier center for expert, family centered pediatric care.
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Brain Injury Awareness Month – Concussion Prevention
… Traumatic Brain Injury In raising five active children, one of the hardest things I have dealt with were head injuries. … years my boys played football, my daughters were active in both cheerleading and dance, and all of them enjoyed bike …
Pediatric Acute Care Fellowship
… Fellowship Commencing from AY 2018-2019, we are proud to offer a Pediatric Acute Care Fellowship Program in Phoenix, … from the entire spectrum of subspecialists, are on call for both urgent care as well as the emergency department. The …
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NSGR - Traumatic Brain Injury - Javier Cárdenas, MD, FAAN
… in-person Virtual attendance is available for those offsite At the end of this presentation, participants should be … is the senior medical advisor for the National Football League’s Concussion Protocol and provides sideline …
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Pneumonia in Children What is pneumonia in children? Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs. It can be mild or serious. Pneumonia is generally more common in children younger than 5 years old. What causes pneumonia in a child? Pneumonia is most often caused by bacteria or viruses
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Coronary Heart Disease What is coronary heart disease? Coronary heart disease happens when the innermost layer of the coronary arteries becomes inflamed and narrowed. This is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits called plaque. These deposits may start in childhood and continue
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Atrioventricular (AV) Canal Defect in Children What is an atrioventricular canal defect in a child? An atrioventricular (AV) canal defect is a congenital heart defect. This means that your child is born with it. AV canal defect is a large hole in the center of the heart. It is
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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) in Children What is an atrial septal defect in children? The atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart (right and left atria). An atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in this wall. ASD is a heart problem that is
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Phoenix Children’s Names Clinical Leadership Team for Emergency Department at Avondale Campus
As Phoenix Children’s prepares to open an emergency department in July 2023 in Avondale, Ariz., the pediatric healthcare system today announced the site’s clinical leadership team. Christina Conrad, DO, a pediatric emergency medicine specialist, will serve as medical director and Theresa Asta, RN, MSN, CPEN, CPN, will serve as clinical manager.
