Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery
Preventing Strokes in Children with Sickle Cell
In the country hardest hit by sickle cell disease, clinicians learn and adopt new approaches.
Green Light for Heart Transplant in Children with Down Syndrome
Study shows equivalent outcomes with matched controls across multiple transplantation centers.
Transplant Team Examines Reluctance in Pediatric Organ Donation
Study launched to identify best consent practices for improving organ availability.

Improved Outlook for CDH in Newborns
Protocol changes reflect new research and revised treatment priorities.

The Cardiac Sequela of Maternal Diabetes
New research accentuates the critical role of pre-gestational counseling for healthier newborns.

Catheterization Laboratory Expands Capabilities
Dedicated space and staff supports growing number of complex procedures.

Helping Children with VADs Live Outside the ICU
ACTION collaborators aim to de-escalate care as patients await transplant.

Help for Coping with a Congenital Heart Disease Diagnosis
New evidence guides support for prospective parents of babies with CHD.
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Pediatric and Adult Heart Transplants Surpass Records
Vanderbilt becomes world leader in heart transplantation.

Acetaminophen Connected to Reduced AKI Risk Following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
A simple treatment may reduce a widespread and significant complication of heart surgery.