For Families Coping with Cardiovascular Conditions

At Children's, we understand that each family’s experience with a cardiovascular condition is unique. We are committed to working as a team to meet your child’s and family's needs.

The following pages were developed to help familiarize you with the general medical terminology you may see while researching your child’s condition and some of the resources available to families facing pediatric cardiovascular issues.

Information and support resources

	Patient/family educational materials about cardiovascular conditions
	Support for families
	Stories about Children’s cardiovascular patients
	Visiting Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (inpatient and diagnostic care)

Understanding your child’s care team

	What is a pediatric cardiologist?
	What is a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon?
	What is a cardiac catheterization lab?
	What is a pediatric pain specialist?
	What is a child life specialist?
	Why a pediatric specialist?