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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. Building on the expertise and foundation set forth by Dr.

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Congenital Heart Defects: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges

MIBHS

Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) : A hole in the wall (septum) between the heart’s two lower chambers (ventricles). The fear of the unknown, of potential surgeries, and of long-term outcomes can be paralyzing. The Role of Education : Education is key to empowering families and improving outcomes for children with CHDs.

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Watch what happens when "pericarditis" and morphine cloud your judgment

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

At 0800 the cardiology fellow is called to the bedside by the nurse as the patient again complains about 4/10 chest pain. Free wall rupture, VSD, Dresslers Syndrome, chronic CHF, anatomic LV aneurysm, LV thrombus, stroke, etc). It is unclear what, if any impact opioid administration had on the outcome of this case.