Conquering CHD

JANUARY 17, 2025

Zane had three open heart surgeries before he turned 3. Zeke and Zane were both diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) before birth. As far as congenital heart diseases go, HLHS falls on the rarer end of the spectrum. Within one day, our heart transplant team performed the transplant surgery.

Heart Transplant 98

Heart Transplant Transplant Open-Heart Surgery Nursing 98

MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 1 in 100 newborns. These structural abnormalities of the heart are present at birth. They can range from simple issues that require minimal or no treatment to complex conditions that necessitate multiple surgeries and lifelong care.

Congenital 52

Congenital Education Open-Heart Surgery Pediatrics 52

Global Cardiac Surgery

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

In the years to come, most procedures, in particular surgery for congenital heart defects, were performed at US military hospitals in South Vietnam. After the US forces left the country, fewer than 10 open-heart surgeries were done each year, due to widespread lack of supplies, devices, trained personnel, and funding.

Open-Heart Surgery 52

Open-Heart Surgery Bicuspid/Mitral Congenital Congenital Heart Disease 52