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Long QT Syndrome What is long QT syndrome? Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disease that can cause a dangerous rapid heart rate and irregular rhythm involving the bottom pumping chambers of the heart (ventricles). The heart has both muscular and electrical components. Electricity
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Addison Disease in Children What is Addison disease in a child? Addison disease, also called primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare autoimmune endocrine disorder that occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of the "stress" hormone called cortisol. Cortisol controls
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Lymphatic Malformations in Children What is a lymphatic malformation in children? A lymphatic malformation is a lymphatic vessel that isn't formed correctly. The vessel traps the lymph fluid and causes cysts to form. Your child may have one or more of these cysts. Lymphatic
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Rheumatic Fever What is rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever is a complex disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood vessels, and brain. It happens mainly in children between the ages of 5 and 15. It's an autoimmune disease that occurs after an infection with strep
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Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn What is persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) in the newborn? Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) happens in newborn babies. It occurs when a newborn’s circulation continues to flow as it did while in the uterus. When this
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Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) in Children What is vesicoureteral reflux in children? Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition in which urine in the bladder flows in the wrong direction. It goes up into the tubes (ureters) that lead to the kidneys. It often flows all the way back
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… people who work in pediatrics are working towards a common goal in providing the best patient care for these … pharmacy: As a lifelong learner, pediatric pharmacy is the ideal place. Every day, I encounter new things that are … special, from being very individualized (i.e. specific dosing for that patient, when and how we are going to get our …
CME Session
SURG - Pediatric Lymphedema - Kathryn King, MD
At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: Define pediatric lymphedema Review techniques for diagnosing lymphedema Understand the role of surgical intervention in lymphedema treatment
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Children facing challenges with sitting, walking, standing or moving independently require mobility solutions tailored to their unique needs. The Phoenix Children’s Seating and Mobility Clinic is dedicated to addressing these challenges, bringing together a team of experts to