Conditions we treat

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Heart transplant

A heart transplant can be an effective treatment for certain serious heart conditions but is not a cure. In many situations transplantation can lead to an extension of life with improved quality.

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Endocarditis

Endocarditis is an inflammation (swelling) of the inner lining (endocardium) of the chambers of the heart usually as a consequence of an infection.

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Inherited heart rhythm disturbances

An inherited condition means one that runs in families (genetic), rather than being present from birth (congenital). They are caused by a mutation in the genes responsible for the production of the channels that carry the electrical pulses controlling the contractions of the heart, resulting in a heart rhythm disorder.

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Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

A ventricular septal defect means that there is a hole between the lower pumping chambers (ventricles) in the heart.

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Transposition of the great arteries

Transposition of the great arteries is a condition where that the two main blood vessels leaving the heart, the pulmonary artery (which takes blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen) and the aorta (which takes blood from the heart to the body) are swapped over (switched).

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Tracheal stenosis

This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains tracheal stenosis, how it can be treated and what to expect when a child has treatment. This page mainly concentrates on the ‘long segment’ type of tracheal stenosis and its treatment.

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Tetralogy of Fallot

Tetralogy of Fallot is a group of four structural abnormalities within the heart that occur together.

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Pulmonary stenosis

Pulmonary stenosis is a narrowing of the valve between the right pumping chamber (right ventricle) and the large blood vessel that carries blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen (pulmonary artery).

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Pulmonary atresia

Pulmonary atresia is a condition where blood cannot flow between the right pumping chamber (right ventricle) into the lungs to pick up oxygen.

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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

The ductus arteriosus is a blood vessel that connects the pulmonary artery (main vessel supplying the blood to the lungs) to the aorta (main vessel supplying the blood to the body). This connection is present in all babies in the womb, but should close shortly after birth. In some babies, especially in those born prematurely, this vessel may remain open. This is called a patent or persistent ductus arteriosus.

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Conditions we treat

Heart transplant

Endocarditis

Inherited heart rhythm disturbances

Ventricular septal defect (VSD)

Transposition of the great arteries

Tracheal stenosis

Tetralogy of Fallot

Pulmonary stenosis

Pulmonary atresia

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Conditions we treat

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