Cardiovascular Report Winter 2012
THREE-STAGE SURGERY FOR CONGENITAL HEART DEFECT KEEPS PACE WITH CHILD'S GROWTH
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Nationally, says Luca Vricella, the survival rate for children who have undergone all three stages of surgery is about 80 percent, depending on the congenital anomaly.
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Nationally, says Luca Vricella, the survival rate for children who have undergone all three stages of surgery is about 80 percent, depending on the congenital anomaly.
Articles in this Issue
Cover Story
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Procedures keep pace with child’s growth; early diagnosis is crucial
ARVD/C
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Four factors found most predictive of need for ICD
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Checklist has removed barrier to patients having MRI
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High-resolution cardiac MRI locates scar tissue before ablation procedure
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Patient with pacemaker highlights benefit of MRI diagnosis
Carotid Stenosis
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Decision must be based on patient’s age and risk factors
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Ellen Beth Levitt, Managing Editor
eblevitt@jhmi.edu, 410-955-5307
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