Archive for cardiac catheterization
A complex repair for Ruby’s heart
When Rebecca and Michael Stewart learned their baby would be born with a congenital heart condition, they reacted as any expectant parents would, with shock and fear. But they quickly moved into action, focused on finding the best care for their daughter before her birth. “At about 22 weeks into my pregnancy, Ruby was diagnosed ... Read More about A complex repair for Ruby’s heart
Someday, this prosthetic heart valve might be the only one a child needs
More than 330,000 children worldwide are born with a heart valve defect, and millions of others develop rheumatic heart disease requiring early valve replacement. Current prosthetic heart valves are fixed in size, so typically need to be replaced every few years as a child grows. For children receiving their first replacement before age 2, that ... Read More about Someday, this prosthetic heart valve might be the only one a child needs
PDA transcatheter closure in preemies
The problem of how to close a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in premature babies is not new. Medications don’t always work and surgery can be associated with substantial risk for these vulnerable patients. This has led many neonatologists to recommend that the PDA not be closed until a child is older, or to wait for ... Read More about PDA transcatheter closure in preemies
Innovations in transcatheter valve replacement
The Cardiac Catheterization Program at Boston Children’s Hospital has been at the cutting edge of pediatric care for more than 60 years, developing and refining innovative catheterization techniques and procedures. “The program was built on a culture of collaboration, training, and innovation,” says Diego Porras, MD, FAAP, program chief. “We continue to foster new ideas ... Read More about Innovations in transcatheter valve replacement