A study has shown that prenatal diagnosis, or diagnosis before a baby is born, is associated with earlier surgery for babies with congenital heart defects, the most common birth defects affecting ...

The moment an infant is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, parents experience a mixture of shock, disbelief, fear, anger, and often a profound sense of sadness. In the midst of these emotions ...

No matter the surgery, preparing for an approaching surgery can be stressful and frightening for you and especially your child. But with some age-appropriate teaching, reassurances, and support--that ...

A set of recommendations to address the known variation in outcomes at US congenital heart surgery centers has been endorsed by 15 collaborating societies led by the Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Charles D. Fraser Jr., MD, a congenital heart surgeon, has been named as the inaugural executive director of the ...

Birth defects can be overwhelming for families, but medical advances in pediatric surgery now offer hopeâ and often, a complete recovery. Early intervention is key, and many congenital issues can be ...

“From early in my training, I was captivated by the idea that we could intervene in fetal life to change a child’s future,” said Dr. Jose Peiro. “Building on the success of our Fetal Diagnosis and ...

SAN DIEGO -- Congenital heart surgeons are trying to revamp their profession by stiffening the rules for training and competency, with the goal being to better control the talent joining their ranks ...

Her unborn son, Walker, was diagnosed with ventricular septal defects (VSDs) and atrial septal defects (ASDs) — congenital ...

Patrick J. Javid, M.D.: laparoscopic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, neonatal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease; Seattle Children’s Hospital, OA.9.220 – Surgery, 4800 Sand Point Way N.E., Ocean ...