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15. Dr. Jeff Vergales-A Pediatric Cardiologists Talks About Caring For Single Ventricle Children In Between The Blalock -Tausig Shunt Surgery and the Glenn Procedure.
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In this episode, Dr. Vergales, who is a pediatric cardiologists, talks about many different aspects of caring for children with single ventricles.
In addition, he goes into great depth about caring for children with single ventricles in between the first the first two heart surgeries that most single ventricle children experience.
In this interview, he discusses:
-What lead him to becoming a pediatric cardiologist
-Vital warning signs in between the first and second heart surgery that parents need to be aware.
-The biggest rewards and challenges in caring for children with chd.
-Also he explains why obgyn's have a more challenging time caring for babies in utero with congenital heart disease. -In addition, he talks about how congenital hearts defect occurs while the baby is forming in the womb. -Moreover, he reveals new technology that is going to help parents and doctors care for children who have congenital heart disease. -The future of congenital heart disease in the next ten years. -How the first few years of life are often the most important for long-term development. -Why it is important to try to work with the heart the baby was born with versus a heart transplant. -When should a parent call their local pediatrician versus the pediatric cardiologist, when they have concerns for their child. -How hospital are collaborating across the country on pediatric congenital heart disease studies.
-Finding balance in caring for your child in between the first two heart surgeries.
-Plus, much more.
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