Comparing Life Threatening Illness Risk Between Two Surgeries for Infants with Congenital Heart Disease

November 18, 2024

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Presented by Health Lab

New research from Michigan Medicine reveals a concerning link between congenital heart disease, particularly single ventricle defects, and the life-threatening intestinal disease known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Dr. Jeff Zampi, a pediatric cardiologist, highlights the growing use of hybrid procedures for newborns with complex conditions, offering benefits but also raising new challenges. What do these findings mean for the future of neonatal heart care? Read on to learn more about this important shift in treatment strategies.

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