Congenital Heart Disease
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Advice after heart surgery - information for parents of young people with congenital heart disease
A leaflet explaining care of a child after surgery for congenital heart disease.
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Aortic Stenosis - Exercise inforation
Information for parents, carers and teachers about exercise when a child has Aortic Stenosis
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Faints, dizziness, palpitations and chest pain in children and young people
This leaflet is for managing dizziness, fainting, palpitations and chest pain.
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Getting ready to move to the adult service
Information for young people with congenital heart disease and their families. This leaflet aims to give you and your parents/carers some information about what to expect during the process of transitioning from children’s to adult services.
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Heart Health Matters It’s time to get active - Development of gross motor skills (0-12 months)
Advice on play and activities for babies and children aged 0-12 months with a congenital heart condition.
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Heart Health Matters It’s time to get active - School age children and young people
Advice on activities for school age children and young people with a congenital heart condition.
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Heart Health Matters It’s time to get active - Toddler to preschool
Advice on activities for children at toddler to preschool age with a congenital heart condition.
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Hypercyanotic Spell / Blue episodes
Information about what to do if your child has an episode
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Infective endocarditis ... what you can do to avoid it
Endocarditis is a rare infection of the inner lining of the heart. It is a serious condition and can cause major damage to the heart valves and may cause stroke or death.
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Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Newborn Infants
Information for parents about Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in newborn infants.
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Ventricular Septal Defect
Information about ventricular septal defect and where to find more information
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When I worry - top tips for kids
Information and top tips to help you when you feel worried or nervous.
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When I worry - top tips for teens
Information and top tips to help you when you feel worried or nervous.
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When your child worries - top tips for parents and carers
Information and top tips to help you help your child if they are worried or nervous.
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Worried about needles - top tips for parents and carers
This information leaflet includes advice and top tips on how you can support those who are worried about needles.
