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Published: January 27th, 2016
Your baby came to the cardiologist for evaluation of a heart murmur and the doctor tells you that your newborn has mild PPS, peripheral pulmonary stenosis. Then they tell you that this is a common finding in newborn babies and that you shouldn't worry. But it sounds terrifying! So what is it?
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Published: January 27th, 2016
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia found in older adults. Most people have heard of it before. In fact, most people either have a relative, parent, or other friend that has experienced atrial fibrillation. It's just that common!
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Published: January 27th, 2016
As a parent, having your child complain of chest pain can be a scary concept. It is natural to worry about the heart first. Fortunately, while chest pain in adults can often be cardiac, most chest pain in children is not related to the heart.
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Published: October 26th, 2015
A fetal echocardiogram is a detailed ultrasound of the baby’s heart performed before the baby is born. It is a more comprehensive evaluation of the heart than what is done during the typical obstetrical ultrasound. A fetal echocardiogram can evaluate both the structure and function of the heart. For this reason it is useful in looking for birth defects of the heart and heart rhythm problems as well as for assessing fetal well being if the baby is found to have other potential problems during the pregnancy.
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