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We treat children and young adults who have had a Fontan procedure to treat a single-ventricle heart defect (univentricular heart). In these rare disorders, one lower chamber of the heart may be smaller, underdeveloped or missing a valve. We offer life-long management and
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Meet Your Team Home Meet Your Team Medical Director Randa G. Jarrar, MD Medical Director, Ketogenic Diet Therapy Program Specialties Neurology Physicians & Doctors Brian L. Appavu, MD Program Director, Pediatric Neurocritical Care Fellowship Specialties …
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In the past, babies born with a single ventricle heart defect had limited treatment options and little chance of surviving early childhood. Now, through a series of three to four palliative surgeries and ongoing disease management, many children born with single ventricular
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The Fetal Cardiology Program at Phoenix Children’s is one of the largest and most comprehensive fetal cardiology programs in the Southwest. We are a nationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and management of complex fetal cardiovascular disorders housed within a top-ranked
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The Lungs in Pregnancy Respiratory system The respiratory system is made up of the organs involved in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Its main job is to move fresh air (oxygen) into your body and move waste gases (carbon monoxide). out of your body. The system includes
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Skin Pigment Disorders What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color. What is the function of melanin? Melanin's role is to
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Postpartum Thyroiditis What is postpartum thyroiditis? Postpartum thyroiditis happens when a person’s thyroid gland becomes inflamed within 1 year of delivering a baby or having a miscarriage or abortion. This condition affects a small percentage of pregnant people. The thyroid
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Complications of Pregnancy What are some of the more common complications of pregnancy? Most pregnancies are uneventful. But sometimes complications happen. Here are some of the more common pregnancy complications. Amniotic fluid complications Too much or too little amniotic
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The Risks of Drug Use in Pregnancy Drugs like cocaine and marijuana can cause a lot of harm to a baby in the womb. Many people of childbearing age in the U.S. use some form of drugs. Risks to the pregnant person A person taking drugs during pregnancy raises their risk for: Anemia
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Multiple Pregnancy Multiple pregnancy is a pregnancy involving more than one fetus. Click on the links below to learn more about this topic. Overview of Multiple Pregnancy Symptoms and Diagnosis of Multiple Pregnancy Complications of Multiple Pregnancy Care and Management of