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TOF is a serious heart defect, but it can be repaired with surgery. The surgery may be done when your child is 3 to 6 months old. Or it may be done when your child is 1 to 2 years old.

Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the lining of the heart or heart valves. It used to be known as bacterial endocarditis. IE can cause serious damage to the heart. For this reason, it must be treated right away. If your child has a heart problem, be sure to check with their healthcare provider about how to prevent this infection.

Your healthcare provider says that you have diabetes. It's a serious health problem that can make you feel sick if not treated. But you can learn how to live with diabetes and stay healthy. Make some changes in your life so diabetes doesn't stop you from doing the things you like to do. This sheet tells you some of the basics of coping with diabetes. You can talk to your healthcare team and go on the Internet to learn more.

Do you find it hard to keep track of your supplies? Make it easy by creating a diabetes tool kit. This list of supplies can help you get started.

The inner ear plays a key role in helping the body keep its balance. With vertigo, a child feels like they are moving or spinning. This problem often goes away on its own, but treatment can help your child feel better.

Embolectomy is surgery to remove a blood clot (embolus) from one of your blood vessels. It is often an emergency procedure.

Endovascular repair is a type of treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). An AAA is a bulge in the wall of the large artery below your heart.

An epididymectomy is a surgery to remove the epididymis. An epididymis is a tube that holds sperm. You may need this surgery if you have an infection, tumor, or cyst.

This exercise helps develop strength in your shoulder.