Cardiology
First endoscopic 'triple valve' surgery in the U.S.
UC Health cardiac surgeons have successfully performed the United States' first-ever endoscopic "triple valve" surgery at UC Medical Center.
Aug 19, 2021
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News tagged with congenital heart surgery
Cardiology
Video gaming helps heart defect survivor connect with others in the LGBTQ community
Mike Lane's heart journey began as a newborn – when his skin turned blue.
Jun 14, 2021
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Cardiology
Technology provides procedure efficiencies for congenital heart disease patients
An analysis of a new international registry reveals benefits of using a longer covered stent for interventional procedures in congenital heart disease patients with Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect (SVASD). The study was ...
Apr 30, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
After two heart valve surgeries, a mental toll
After Ivan Hernandez was born with a defective mitral valve, doctors warned his parents he could face heart failure at any age.
Apr 20, 2021
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Cardiology
Lifetime monitoring after infant cardiac surgery may reduce adult hypertension risk
In a medical records study covering thousands of children, a U.S.-Canadian team led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine concludes that while surgery to correct congenital heart disease (CHD) within 10 years after birth ...
Apr 8, 2021
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Cardiology
FDA approves first nonsurgical heart valve for congenital heart disease
(HealthDay)—The first-ever nonsurgical heart valve to treat patients with severe pulmonary valve regurgitation, often resulting from congenital heart disease, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the agency ...
Mar 30, 2021
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Cardiology
Her open-heart surgery at four months hits home in her 20s
When she was 12, Jennifer Tripucka was so embarrassed by the scar that runs from the middle of her stomach to the top of her chest that she asked her mother to buy gel to help lighten it.
Mar 16, 2021
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Cardiology
A new heart at 18 put her on a new path
Jill Hollander was 9 when, during a visit to her cardiologist with her parents, he asked her to step outside so he could speak alone with her parents.
Mar 2, 2021
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Surgery
ERAS program expedites recovery for congenital heart surgery patients
Select patients born with heart defects and who undergo congenital heart surgery recover with few complications and reduced opioid use when a comprehensive, evidence-based enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program is ...
Jan 31, 2021
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Cardiology
Teen's scars tell a story of her frightening first 2 years
Madeline "Maddie" Ramon is used to being asked about the scars that can often be seen poking out the top of her shirt.
Jan 5, 2021
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