Keep Your Child's Heart Healthy

Sometimes heart disease can present itself later in life in children. Talk to a pediatric cardiologist, about some of these signs of heart disease:

• Dizziness spells
• Fainting during sports or activity
• Your child complains of their “heart jumping”  - this could mean they are experiencing irregular heart beats or palpitations
• Show signs of high blood pressure

Preventative Measures to Promote a Strong Heart

Encourage your child to stay active, in order to stay healthy.

• Eat fruits and veggies
• Go for a bike ride
• Visit your doctor for a check up
• Say NO to drugs
• Dance with your friends and family
• Take your dog for a walk
• Jump —See how high you can jump or jump rope
• Instead of playing video games, play outside
• While you’re watching TV — do some jumping jacks
• Play a sport — join a team or make a team with friends
• Help your family clean the house or work in the yard