Cardiology & Heart Surgery
What to Look for in a Pediatric Heart Surgeon
Excellent cardiothoracic surgeons are confident, precise, and have technical ability, sound judgment, and the ability to solve complex problems quickly under high stress. The best surgeons have expertise that comes from performing hundreds of open heart and other heart surgeries each year, ranging from the correction of simple heart defects to major repairs of the […]
Leveraging the Latest Technology in Children’s Heart Care
Did you know that nationwide, 25% of patients with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) receive shocks they don’t need. These are called “inappropriate shocks.” The Heart Center at Primary Children’s Hospital believes that number is far too high. We strongly adhere to the hospital’s mission to put “The Child First and Always.” That’s why we’re continually refining our […]
How the Melody Valve Minimizes Time on the Bench
It was the middle of basketball season when one 13-year-old player got devastating news: he needed a pulmonary valve replacement. His team thought this meant the end of his season; replacing a leaky valve requires cutting open the chest, a week in the hospital, and at least two months to recover before getting back to […]
When Your Baby is Diagnosed with a Fetal Heart Condition
The news comes as a shock. During your routine 20-week pregnancy ultrasound, your physician notices a potential abnormality with your baby’s heart. It might be nothing to worry about, but you definitely want to get it checked. This is where the Fetal Heart Program at Primary Children’s Hospital enters, starting with a fetal echocardiogram, where […]
