HEART & HEART PROBLEMS

All About the Heart (KidsHealth) – Did you know that the heart is a muscle?  Learn about the heart in this site.

Atrial Septal Defect (KidsHealth) – Some kids are born with an atrial septal defect.  This site will explain what it is and how it can be fixed.

Heart Coloring Pages (The Children’s Heart Institute) – Have fun and color in the heart and heart house.

Heart Disease (KidsHealth) – Read about heart diseases in grownups at this site.

Heart Information (American Heart Association) – Fun worksheets, songs and games are available in this fun site about the heart. 

Heart Murmurs (KidsHealth) – Learn what a heart murmur is in this site.

Jump Into A Healthy Life (Thinkquest) -This site teaches kids about jumping rope skills, quiz, and information on how exercise keeps the heart healthy and bodies fit.
 
Kelsey's Heart Operation Scrapbook (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) - Read a first hand account from a girl who had a heart operation.

Let’s Learn About Your Heart (Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation) – Learn how your heart works and how to keep it healthy at this site.

Mitral Valve Prolapse (KidsHealth) – Do you know what a mitral valve prolapse is? Learn about it in this site.

PediHeart Kid Zone  (Pediheart) - Learn about the heart, explore a few of the common congenital conditions and ask questions.
 
Rheumatic Heart Disease (American Heart Association) - Learn about this condition where the heart valves are damaged by rheumatic fever.

Your Heart (Kids' Health) - Learn about the parts and pieces of the heart and how they work.