Atrial Septal Defect
What is an Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)? The atrial septum is the wall between the two upper chambers of the heart, and an atrial septal defect (ASD) is an abnormal hole in the wall. ASD, a heart problem that is present at…
Children’s Cardiology Insights
Supraventricular Tachycardia in Children: What You Need to Know
A top-end heart rate for children is roughly 220 bpm minus the child’s age in years. Rates faster than that can indicate supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), an abnormally fast heart rhythm caused by an electrical short circuit in the top chambers…
Heart Murmurs in Children: What You Need to Know
A heart murmur is simply the sound of blood moving through the heart, and in many children it’s completely harmless. Learn what causes heart murmurs, how doctors evaluate them, and when further testing may be needed.
When is Child Chest Pain Cardiac Related?
Learn about the red flags of chest pain in children and when to consult a cardiologist for potential heart issues.