Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare heart condition that usually requires at least one open-heart surgery. However, two new self-expanding valves give up to 80% of patients the option of a catheterization procedure instead of surgery. Dr. Jeff Zampi explains how important this advancement is for patients with TOF.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Jeff Zampi, Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Michigan, Director of Interventional Pediatric Cardiology, C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
- Dr. Danielle Gottlieb Sen, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University
- Latisha Wilborne, mother of Tetralogy of Fallot patient
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