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Covid-19

COVID-19 To keep our children and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to stay informed with updated research and medical insights.  Here’s what we know: Although more common in adults, children can also get the virus that causes COVID-19. Common symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of smell, […]

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Hypertrophic

Hypertrophic Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is when your heart muscle becomes too thick. This makes it harder for the heart to relax or squeeze properly. The abnormal muscle can sometimes lead to life-threatening abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias. This condition can go undiagnosed because you can often live with it without showing any symptoms.

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Myocarditis

Myocarditis Myocarditis is when the wall of the heart muscle becomes inflamed, usually due to a viral infection. A severe case can keep your heart from working as it should.  Myocarditis has many causes: Viruses: Some of these viruses include common colds, including Influenza or Coronavirus. Bacteria: Some of these infections include “staph infections,” “strep

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Cardiac Imaging

Cardiac Imaging X-rayCardiac CatheterizationCardiac Catherization Previous Next Chest X-rayChest X-rays can show your doctor if you have any fluid in your lungs that can be caused by heart failure. X-rays can also show changes to the size and shape of your heart.  Cardiac CatheterizationYour doctor may ask that you undergo a catheterization (or “cath”). A

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