It can help your doctor gage the seriousness of the problem. This uses sound waves to view your child's heart while it is beating. It can help care givers decide what is causing the heart failure. A test used to study the arteries sending blood to your child's heart. An operation may be needed if the heart problems are serious.
Children feel safer in the hospital if parents are close by.
As a parent, you may feel scared, confused, and anxious about your child's heart problem. You may blame yourself and think you have done something wrong. To work out these feelings, talk about them with your doctor or someone close to you. Ask your doctor about support groups for parents who have children with heart problems. HealthSquare is solely to be used as an informational resource and should never be used to replace contact with your licensed healthcare provider.