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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 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.