Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric Cardiology

Links
General Medical Information:

Medline Plus - A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. The site contains a medical encyclopedia, current health news, and drug information on various health information.

KidsHealth - Provides children, teens, and parents with up-to-date information on health information.

The Echocardiography Journal - Contains articles and cardiac ultrasound images.

General Pediatrics:

The American Academy of Pediatrics - Offers current updates, resources and research information for pediatric conditions.

General Pediatrics - Offers resources for professionals and patients on common pediatric health problems.

American Heart Association - Information page on "Children and Heart Disease"

Congenital Heart Surgery:

Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society - A group of 80 surgeons who meet once a year to discuss conditions, procedures and treatment of children with congenital heart disease.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons - "Help Cardiothoracic Surgeons Serve Patients Better"

Adult Congenital Heart Association - Adults with congenital heart defects.

Arrhythmias:

Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome Foundation - Seeks to save lives and support children and families who are at risk to sudden death caused by heart rhythm abnormalities.

Cardiac Arrhythmias Research and Education Foundation - Seeks to raise awareness and funding for children and young adults with inherited heart disorders. The site offers information for patients, medical professionals, and the public about various heart disorders, such as Long Q-T.

Syndromes Associated with Congenital Heart Defects:

The Williams Syndrome Comprehensive Web Site - Facilitates development programs in fundraising and support for people who have Williams Syndrome and other related conditions.

Gene Reviews - Information on the disease characteristics, diagnosis, and testing for the 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.

CHARGE Syndrome Foundation - Addresses specific birth defects, including heart defects.

Other Pediatric Cardiology Related Links:

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association - Provides a network of support for patients, families, and healthcare professions affected by hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

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