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Pharmacogenetic testing involves testing a person’s genetics to find out how a certain drug would work in that person. Learn the pros and cons of this testing. Original Article by Kristen Stuppy, MD, FAAP I’ve recently seen increasing numbers of parents who want testing to decide which medication to use for their child’s condition before[…]
Maternal contributions to the health of her child the focus of special Teratology Society journal issue RESTON, VIRGINIA–Beginning in the womb, a mother transmits a slew of molecules, microbes, and cells to her baby. New insight underscores the importance of their transmission in regulating the development of organs like the brain, heart and immune system.[…]
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 BY KATIE PAULSON Today I sit in a hospital room for my son. For many parents, hospital stays for their children are abnormal. However, my life as a mother has been marked by hospitalizations to help treat my son’s health conditions. On Thursday my son’s mitral valve was repaired by surgeons. Congenital heart defects are[…]
We have all heard stories about kids that are seemingly in excellent health, collapsing suddenly, only to later learn it was caused by an unknown heart condition. What many don’t know is that most heart defects can be identified before something happens and most are treatable…..IF they get the proper tests. Youth Heart Screening Thursday,[…]
With the knowledge of having a heart condition of his own, Steven St. John understands better than most parents the importance of getting your child’s heart screened for potential defects. In July of 2018, Steven brought 3 of his own kids in for the ATS HeartCheck, including one son who received his second screening by[…]
Heart and Vascular with Dr. Haqqani: The impact of heart valve disease Omar P. Haqqanifor the Daily News Originally Published 8:00 am EDT, Monday, August 13, 2018 Vascular heart disease, signifying problems with the valves in the heart, is connected to conditions that result in 10 to 20 percent of all heart-related surgeries in the United States. When[…]
Early intervention, as needed, improves outcomes for babies born with heart conditions. Originally posted: U.S. News & World Report 6/26/2018 A LOT HAPPENS BEFORE A baby ever comes crying into the world. Along with its head, shoulders, knees and toes, intricate organ development takes place that allows a baby to take its first breath, and blood[…]
Tuesday, June 26 CYO of Johnson & Wyandotte Co. Youth Heart Screening [su_button url=”https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/6y36kgzs/appointments?e_id=2461″ target=”blank” background=”#003496″ size=”6″ center=”yes”]CLICK HERE to make your appointment[/su_button] Youth Heart Screening offered to all CYO families Testing will be done at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Leawood KS A simple 30-minute heart screening provides the most valuable[…]
Cancellation policy: A full refund for cancellations will be honored if written notice is received at least 5 days prior to your scheduled event. Requests must be sent to info@myheartcheck.org. A full refund, minus a $25.00 processing fee, will be honored for any cancellation requests received less than 5 days prior to your scheduled event. Within 48 hours of your appointment date, we are unable to honor appointment changes or cancellations. No refunds will be provided for missed appointments. ATS reserves the right to cancel a screening event in the unlikely event of insufficient enrolment or other unforeseen circumstances. If an event is canceled or postponed, ATS will provide full refunds for registration fees but cannot be held responsible for other costs or expenses.
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