Heart Disease

Related Problems See All  Rheumatic Heart Disease in Children in Related Problems Rheumatic heart disease is a condition that causes permanent damage to the heart valves....more  Cardiomyopathy and Your Child in Related Problems Cardiomyopathy is any disease of the heart muscle in which the heart loses its ability to pump blood effectively. ...more  Bacterial Endocarditis in Children in Related Problems Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium), and the heart valves. It does not happen very often, but when it does, it can cause serious heart damage. ...more  Eisenmenger Syndrome in Children in Related Problems Eisenmenger syndrome is an advanced form of...more  Pericarditis in Children in Related Problems Pericarditis is inflammation or infection of the pericardium. In children, pericarditis is most likely to happen after surgery to repair heart defects. ...more  Kawasaki Disease in Children in Related Problems Kawasaki disease is a rare illness that most often affects children. Learn more about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. ...more