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The Prince Charles Hospital Health Service District

About the Heart

• How Does the Normal Heart Work?
• What are the heart valves?
• Why does congenital heart disease occur?
• What is the incidence of Congenital Heart Disease?
• Is it possible for a child to develop a heart condition?
• What is an "innocent heart murmur"?

Staying in Hospital

• How can I prepare my child for hospital?
• What parent facilities are available?
• What should my child bring to hospital?

After Surgery

• Will my child be in pain after the surgery
• What activities can my child be involved in?
• Will my child need a pacemaker?

Blood Transfusions

• Is Blood Transfusion necessary?
• What are the risks?
• Can I donate blood for my child?

Cardiac Catheterisation

• What is meant by 'Cardiac Catheterisation and 'Interventional Procedures'?
• Why a Cardiac Catheterisation?
• What is a Cardiac Catheter and what does the procedure involve?
• What is an interventional Cardiac Catheter procedure?