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As a parent, it's your job to keep your child's heart healthy and strong throughout development. Learn more about cardiac and heart conditions, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and more.
Why Lurie Children's is the Right Choice for Your Child's Heart Transplant
Choosing the right hospital for a child’s heart transplant is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. Our Heart Center team wants to help make this decision easier.
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Heart Health for Kids: Tips for Parents
By encouraging your kids to create healthy heart habits, you help set them up for longer, healthier lives. Our experts offer tips on how to improve your child's heart health.
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NaSyah’s Heart Journey ‘Home’ to Lurie Children’s
A second opinion enocuraged NaSyah's family to transition her cardiac care to Lurie Children's, and they "never looked back."
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Golf Fore Hearts
When Evie faced a life-threatening heart condition, Sam and Mike found hope and healing at Lurie Children's. Now, they're giving back through "Golf Fore Hearts," raising awareness and funds to support other families facing similar challenges.
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Heart of a Fighter: Jadale’s Journey from Cardiac Arrest to Champion
At just 12 years old, Jadale’s life changed in an instant. What began as a playful afternoon with friends quickly turned into a fight for survival when his heart suddenly stopped beating. Thanks to quick-thinking friends, life-saving care at Lurie Children’s Heart Center, and his own unwavering determination, Jadale has become a beacon of hope for others.
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How You Can Support Lurie Children’s During Heart Month
There are many ways to support Lurie Children's during Heart Month, from fundraising and donating to volunteering and advocacy. Learn how you can make a difference for children with heart conditions.
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Heart Transplant Survival Rate in Kids
Lure Children's heart transplantation has significantly improved the lives of countless children with severe heart conditions. Here are some common questions about heart transplant survival rates in children.
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A Story of Swift Action and Survival: Carter’s Cardiac Arrest
This summer, 17-year-old Carter’s life was saved and changed forever. He was in the middle of a basketball game when the unthinkable happened: his heart stopped suddenly and he collapsed on the court. What made all the difference in Carter's story was the urgent intervention of CPR and AED use.
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Cardiac Screening For Youth Sports
Cardiac screening for sports helps find heart conditions in kids. Learn more about how cardiac screening for sports can help protect young athletes
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‘She Never Gave Up:’ Jasy’s Heart Health Scare Turns Remarkable Recovery
As a healthy 10-year-old, Adriana didn’t suspect anything serious when her daughter, Jasy, developed a persistent cough. Learning she was in heart failure and would eventually need a transplant began a journey paved with perseverance and persistence.
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No Airfare Needed: Libi Finds Expert Rare Disease Care Close to Home
Born prematurely with complex medical issues, Libi receives a life-changing diagnosis of Williams syndrome. Lurie Children's multidisciplinary care team provides her with expert treatment and support, close to home.
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Living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Whether you're newly diagnosed or seeking support, our experts offer various strategies and management tips to help your child living with POTS feel their best.
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