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Overcoming the Odds with Expert Fetal Cardiology Care: Zeke and Zane’s Story

Conquering CHD

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.

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Congenital Heart Defects: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges

MIBHS

The fear of the unknown, of potential surgeries, and of long-term outcomes can be paralyzing. This fear can be compounded by the uncertainty surrounding the condition, as each CHD case is unique, and outcomes can vary widely. It can be used to diagnose or treat certain heart defects.