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Medtronic Receives CE Mark for Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement System

DAIC

6, 2025 Medtronic plc hasannounced it received CE ( Conformit Europenne ) Mark for the Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV) System, a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for congenital heart disease patients with native or surgically repaired right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT).

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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. Consistently ranked in the top 10 pediatric cardiology programs by U.S.

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Teen Topics – The Top 10 Things to Remember About CHD as an Adult

Conquering CHD

What restrictions, if any, their heart disease places on what type of activities they can do, and how that can affect jobs, etc If your child is not allowed to lift heavy weights due to their condition, they should be steered toward a job that does not require heavy physical activity.

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Congenital Heart Defects: Helping Families Navigate the Challenges

MIBHS

Open communication is key, allowing siblings to express their feelings and concerns. The journey often begins with a referral to a pediatric cardiologist, who specializes in diagnosing and treating heart conditions in children. It can be used to diagnose or treat certain heart defects.

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2024’s Mid-Year Review: FDA-Approved Cardiorenal Metabolic Drugs and Devices 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System (Approved: 02/01/2024) This system provides a novel approach to tricuspid valve replacement, potentially benefiting patients with tricuspid regurgitation without open-heart surgery. Join us as we examine the landmark approvals that are revolutionizing patient outcomes.