Operative and Peri-operative Protection Strategies
Ages 0 - 17
Open-heart surgery poses substantial risks to a child's brain, but decades of research have revealed strategies and practices that can preserve brain health. In this webinar produced by the Congenital Heart Academy, neurodevelopmental experts describe what we know about how surgical teams can protect the brains of their patients.
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Video: neuroprotection strategies
Developmental care is best when it is local. Families local to Boston can receive care from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program (CNP). Families from other regions can use the link below to find their local care team.
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