Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a heart defect that occurs when the ductus arteriosus, a muscular tube that connects the aorta and pulmonary artery in a baby's heart, remains open after birth.
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The functions of the heart are to pump blood and oxygen around the body and deliver waste products (carbon dioxide) back to the lungs to be removed.
Coarctation of the aorta (COA) is a congenital heart defect that occurs when the aorta, the major blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body, is narrowed.
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Obtén información sobre alimentación saludable y cómo la cultura influye en nuestra relación con la comida. Descubre las señales de alerta de trastornos alimentarios y cómo ayudar a tu hijo a desarrollar hábitos alimenticios positivos.
Descubre cómo identificar y manejar la ansiedad en jóvenes. Encuentra estrategias y recursos para ayudar a tu hijo a superarla.
Improve your connection with your teen by understanding their typical developmental behavior. Get insights and resources for navigating changes in behaviors and providing support.
Unlock effective strategies and resources to help your child cope with anxiety. Gain insights into managing anxiety during challenging times and support your child's well-being at home and school.
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Explora cómo ayudar a niños y adolescentes con la salud mental de un ser querido en nuestro webinar: identificación de comportamientos, apoyo y recursos.
Explore supporting kids and teens with a loved one's mental health issue in our webinar: identifying behaviors, offering support, and finding resources.