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Documentary Led by HonorHealth Research Institute Focuses on Injuries to Doctors and Nurses Working in Cardiology

DAIC

narrates and is a co-producer of a documentary focused on radiation and orthopedic injuries suffered by doctors and nurses who work in cardiac catheterization laboratories where they apply the very latest non-surgical technologies to treat the world’s leading cause of death, heart disease. Rizik , M.D., Diethrich , M.D.,

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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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Staten Island University Hospital's Cardiothoracic Program Achieves Prestigious STS Three-Star Quality Ratings

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The ratings clearly illustrate our teams' unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled outcomes for our patients during advanced open-heart surgery. SIUH’s emergence as a national leader in cardiovascular surgery reflects the organization's tireless pursuit of clinical excellence at the highest level”.

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A Life Raft: A Parent’s Experience using the Guided Questions Tool

Conquering CHD

After learning of my daughter’s heart condition, I felt completely lost and overwhelmed. My world was rocked to find out that my daughter Sophia would need open heart surgery immediately after birth. As a nurse, I understand basic medical terminology. Why did you decide to use the tool?

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Austin Thomas Erb

Conquering CHD

When we first learned that Austin would be admitted to Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children PICU for open heart surgery at 3 weeks old, we were nervous and anxious for what was ahead. When the day came that it was time to say goodbye to Austin, the doctors and nurses were right next to us every step of the way.

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The Nation’s Heart: Ghana

Global Cardiac Surgery

Frimpong-Boateng trained 7 cardiothoracic surgeons to serve as the permanent cardiac team, supported by cardiac anaesthesiologists, cardiologists, perfusionists, cardiac nurses, technicians, and other staff.

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Congenital Heart Defects: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges

MIBHS

The journey often begins with a referral to a pediatric cardiologist, who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in children. From there, families may need to consult with a variety of healthcare professionals, including cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.