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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. He was diagnosed with a butterfly vertebrae, kidney fullness, sacral dimple, and several heart defects (right aortic arch, VSD, and ASD).

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Congenital Heart Defects: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges

MIBHS

Some of the most common types include: Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) : A hole in the wall (septum) between the heart’s two upper chambers (atria). Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) : A hole in the wall (septum) between the heart’s two lower chambers (ventricles). It can be used to diagnose or treat certain heart defects.

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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.