Dear Kendra: Hypoplastic left heart syndrome and roller coasters?
August 7, 2008 by Kendra James, RN
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
Thanks to Rita- we have another great question! So here is our Dear Kendra for the weekend.
Just curious if roller coaster’s are out for all children with congenital heart defects? My son has Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and is getting to the age where he is asking to ride the more adult, scarier rides. Let me know if anyone out there has HLHS or a child with HLHS and share your experience.
Thanks
Rita- Thanks for the question again. Roller coasters… ahhh! I personally find them very scary and the thought of my kids getting on them is even scarier, …read more




