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Heart & Blood Vessels

Stem Cell Transplants

Stem cells help rebuild a weakened immune system. Stem cell transplants are effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including cancer.

Strokes

A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Often, kids who have a stroke can learn to use their arms and legs and speak again through brain retraining.

Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Sturge-Weber syndrome is a problem with the way blood vessels grow in the skin, eyes, and brain. When a baby is born with a port-wine birthmark on the face, doctors will look for other signs of Sturge-Weber.

Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Supraventricular tachycardia is a type of abnormal heart rhythm in which the heart beats very quickly.

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF)

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a combination of problems caused by a birth defect that changes the way blood flows through the heart.

The Fontan Procedure

The Fontan procedure is open-heart surgery. Often, it's done as the third of three surgeries to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

The Glenn Procedure

The Glenn procedure is an open-heart surgery. Often, it's done as the second of three surgeries to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

The Lymphatic System and Lymphatic Conditions (Topic Center)

The body's lymphatic system keeps fluid levels in balance and defends against infections. But problems can happen. Find out about lymphatic conditions and how they're treated.

The Norwood Procedure

The Norwood procedure is an open-heart surgery. It's the first of three surgeries to treat hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

Thrombocytopenia

Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.