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Does Family History of Heart Disease Affect My Child?
Does heart disease run in your family? Find out what parents need to know about genetic risk, inherited conditions and the importance of early intervention for your child's heart health.
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Luna’s Story: A Tiny Heart with Tremendous Courage
At the 23-week ultrasound, Ashlee and Marty learned their baby had a serious heart defect known as hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Thankfully, advances in pediatric heart care have transformed what’s possible for babies, turning once-unimaginable diagnoses into treatable conditions with real hope for the future.
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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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Evie’s Story: Celebrating Milestones after d-TGA Surgery
From devastating prenatal diagnosis to thriving toddler. Learn how Lurie Children's Heart Center transformed one family's journey with compassionate, comprehensive care.
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When a Fever Is Not Just a Fever: What Every Parent Should Know
When should you worry about your child's fever? Discover age-based guidelines, emergency warning signs and critical symptoms like Kawasaki disease to watch for.
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Among the First at Lurie Children’s: Emmanuel’s Path to a Cure for Sickle Cell Disease
For Emmanuel, new possibilities for his sickle cell disease appeared once he met his care team led by Dr. Robert Liem and Dr. Sonali Chaudhury at Lurie Children’s.
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