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Study highlights: In a small study, miniaturized heart pumps helped keep children alive who were awaiting a heart transplant.
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Doctors at St. Louis Children's Hospital have used miniaturized heart-assist devices in children, to keep them alive while they await a heart transplant.
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... the first surgeon in the United States to perform the Rastelli procedure, a surgery to correct certain types of congenital heart defects. Dr. Wallace served on the Mayo Clinic Board of Governors and the Mayo Foundation Board of Trustees, and has ...
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... the main point of contact for expectant parents who are facing pregnancies with complex fetal anomalies, such as congenital heart defects or genetic disorders," said Marcia Hargreaves, assistant vice president of quality improvement at Rush. "From ...
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... diabetes is poorly controlled in early pregnancy, her baby is three to four times more likely to have a congenital heart defect or neural tube defect than the baby of a woman without diabetes. Other risks to the fetus include stillbirth, ...
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... under 35 years of age. + People with Down syndrome have an increased risk for certain medical conditions, such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer's disease, childhood leukemia and thyroid conditions. Many of ...
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