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At what heart rate should you go to the hospital?

My 16 year old son has an accelerated heart rate sometimes, even when he's resting. I want to know at what heart rate should you go to the hospital?

Is it risky for children to have open heart surgery?

My 2 year old son needs open heart surgery. Is it risky for children to have open heart surgery?

Can children grow up with heart problems?

My child was diagnosed with some heart problems. Can children grow up with heart problems?

Can tachycardia go away by itself?

My 16 year old was diagnosed with tachycardia. Can tachycardia go away by itself?

How do you check for arrhythmia at home?

I suspect my 12 year old has a heart arrhythmia. I want to know how can I check for arrhythmia at home?

How long do you stay in the hospital after having a stent put in?

My 15 year old son will get a heart stent next week. How long do you stay in the hospital after having a stent put in?

What is the life expectancy of a person with a pacemaker?

My 12 year old son will get a pacemaker. What is the life expectancy of a person with a pacemaker?

Is it normal for a child to have chest pain?

My 14 year old son has frequent chest pain. Is it normal for a child to have chest pain?

What does it mean when a child's chest hurts?

My son has had chest pain for three days now. What does it mean when a child's chest hurts?

Why is my daughter having heart palpitations all day?

My 12 year old daughter says she has heart palpitations and chest pain. Why is my daughter having heart palpitations all day?

Can you live a long life with heart disease?

My daughter is 19 years old. She was diagnosed with heart disease. Can you live a long life with heart disease?

Can an ECG detect heart valve problems?

My child's doctor suggested an ECG for my son. Should I be worried? Can an ECG detect heart valve problems?

Is open heart surgery safe for children?

My infant needs open heart surgery. Is it safe for infants? What can go wrong?

My child has chest pains after running?

My 9 year old son has chest pains after running. Is that normal or indicative of a health issue?

What are the treatment options for my babies heart disorder?

My baby was born prematurely at 31 weeks and has some heart issues. What are the treatment options for my babies heart disorder?

How can I explain a heart malformation surgery consultation to my child?

My daughter has a heart malformation and will undergo surgery. How can I explain a heart malformation surgery to my child beforehand?

When should I suspect my child has congenital heart disease?

My 8-month-old son seems to be having trouble breathing at times and does not always want to eat food. Could this be something related to his heart?

What makes a child's heart skip a beat?

My son is 5 years old and at night, his heart skips a few beats and it's a little concerning. What could cause this?

Can acid reflux cause heart palpitations?

My son has had several bouts of acid reflux and he's 9 years old. But now, we noticed that he has heart palpitations alongside it. Could this be due to the reflux?

Child has a stress test. What should I expect?

My child is going to have an exercise stress test, and I'm not sure what exactly it's going to measure. I understand that it's supposed to measure how well her heart works and...

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