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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

It can be used to diagnose or treat certain heart defects. Open-Heart Surgery : In cases where catheterization is not sufficient, open-heart surgery may be required to repair the defect. This involves opening the chest and heart to make the necessary repairs.