Complex Heart Problems See All  Truncus Arteriosus (TA) in Complex Heart Problems Truncus arteriosus is a heart defect that is present at birth (congenital). It occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the aorta and pulmonary artery. Normally, the aorta and the pulmonary artery are separate. Read on to learn more. ...more  Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR) in Complex Heart Problems Total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) is a congenital heart defect. Read on for details about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Living With Congenital Heart Disease See All  Growth and Development in Children with Congenital Heart Disease in Living With Congenital Heart Disease Children with congenital heart disease often grow and develop more slowly than other children. Here's what you should know. ...more  Emotional and Family Issues in Children with Heart Disease in Living With Congenital Heart Disease A detailed look at the way children may feel about having congenital heart disease--and tips for helping them cope. ...more

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.

Congenital Heart Disease See All Genetic Disorders See All Heart Defects See All Complex Heart Problems See All Living With Congenital Heart Disease See All Related Problems See All  Fetal Circulation in Congenital Heart Disease Through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta.

Diabetes and Heart Disease See All  Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes in Diabetes and Heart Disease Diabetes affects the cardiovascular system, but many problems aren't apparent until a person has a heart attack or stroke....more  Metabolic Syndrome and Prediabetes in Diabetes and Heart Disease Metabolic syndrome is marked by higher levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. That's also a sign of prediabetes. ...more

Watching Your Blood Pressure See All  Heart Disease: How Disease Management Helps in Watching Your Blood Pressure Participating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options. ...more  Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home in Watching Your Blood Pressure Home blood pressure monitoring can be a good way for you and your doctor to learn how your blood pressure changes during the day. Read on to learn about the 2 different types of home devices, along with helpful tips for buying one.

Working With Your Healthcare Provider See All  Heart Disease: Communicating with Several Providers in Working With Your Healthcare Provider If you are like most people with heart disease, you have several providers who each treat you for a different health issue. ...more  Heart Disease Worksheet in Working With Your Healthcare Provider It's important to get regular checkups and periodic exams, especially when you have cardiovascular disease. ...more

Making Healthy Food Choices See All  Diet to Help Prevent Heart Disease in Making Healthy Food Choices The Choose My Plate plan from the federal government is a guideline to help you eat a healthy diet. ...more  Cholesterol in the Blood in Making Healthy Food Choices The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver. Your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.

Taking Medications See All  All About Blood Pressure Medicine in Taking Medications Several kinds of medicine are commonly prescribed for high blood pressure. Here are some of the main types. ...more  When You're Taking Heart Medicines in Taking Medications These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed. ...more  Medicines for Coronary Artery Disease in Taking Medications These medications make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and avoid heart attacks.

Staying Motivated See All  Heart Disease: How Disease Management Helps in Staying Motivated Participating in a disease management program gives you the chance to ask questions about exercise, medicine, diet, and other treatment options. ...more  8 Mistakes Heart Patients Make in Staying Motivated The way you respond to a heart attack can make a profound difference in what happens to you in the future. ...more  Learning to Live with Heart Disease in Staying Motivated Millions of people diagnosed with heart disease enjoy active, satisfying lives.