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Infective endocarditis is an infection of the lining of the heart (endocardium) or the valves of the heart. The infection is most often from some type of bacteria.

Your child has a defect in the heart called a hypoplastic ventricle. This means that 1 of the ventricles is either too small or absent. The most common treatment is heart surgery. It is often done in 3 stages. The surgery does not fully repair the heart problem. But it can relieve symptoms. And it can increase your child's chances to live a more normal life.

The most common treatment for hypoplastic ventricle is heart surgery. This is often done in 3 stages. This sheet helps you understand the surgery that is done during stage I.

Your health care provider says that you have diabetes. This may be why you have been feeling sick. But you can learn how to live with diabetes and feel better. Diabetes doesn't have to stop you from doing the things you like to do.

There are different choices to help manage your child's hearing loss. You will work with your child's doctor to find the best treatment for your child. A team of trained specialists will also help you and your child deal with challenges that may come up.

Learn this exercise to stretch your hand and wrist.

Try this hand and wrist exercise called wrist flexion to help stretch your hands and wrists.

TAVR is a procedure to replace a diseased aortic valve using minimally invasive methods.

A break in the skin is an open door, inviting dirt and germs to enter your body and cause infection. Follow these instructions to care for a puncture in the skin.