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Austin Thomas Erb

Conquering CHD

He was diagnosed with a butterfly vertebrae, kidney fullness, sacral dimple, and several heart defects (right aortic arch, VSD, and ASD). 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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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). Thats really all pericarditis is good for. A repeat troponin T drawn 8 hours after pain onset is 0.07

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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). 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.