Below you will find a number of resources recommended by CHEO's department of cardiology.
Learn more about the Cardiology Clinic.
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Heartpedia App - Cincin “The Heartpedia mobile app provides a variety of anatomically-correct, three-dimensional interactive heart models. Healthcare providers may use these models as visual learning tools to help educate patients and families on specific defects and repairs”
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heartpedia/id885512669
MyTransition App (McMaster University) “The MyTransition app is designed to prepare patients between the ages of 12 and 18 to begin taking charge of their health care as they approach adulthood.”
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/mytransition-app/id1327036414
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iDeaWorks.myTransition
Health App on iPhone – You can create an emergency Medical ID card that allows first responders to access your critical medical information from the Lock Screen. Great for Teens!!
Credible Meds App
CredibleMeds Mobile on the App Store (apple.com)
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Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia (SVT) SVT: Tests and Treatments for Supra-ventricular Tachycardia Syncope
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About Kids Health (Sick Kids)
Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance
Canadian Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation (SADS)
Children’s Heart Network
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (They do provide information about congenital heart disease)
Medtronic (Canadian – English and French)
MyHealthPassport MyHealth Passport (aboutkidshealth.ca)
Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation (SADS)
Kids Health (from Nemours)
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) Care Compass: “Empowering families with knowledge and tools for the CHD Care Journey” CHD Care Compass (English and Spanish)
I Heart Change
Heart Rhythm Society
CredibleMeds (Maintains an up to date list of medications that should be avoided by LQTS patients)
Boston Children’s Hospital Boston Children's Hospital (childrenshospital.org)
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (cincinnatichildrens.org) |
Disclaimer
These resources are for educational purposes only. If you have any questions, ask your health-care provider.