Karen Texter1,2, Jo Ann M. Davis1, Christina Phelps1,2, Sharon Cheatham1,2, John Cheatham1,2, Mark Galantowicz1,3, Timothy F. Feltes1,2
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 403-410, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12459
Abstract Introduction: With increasing survival of children with HLHS and other single ventricle lesions,
the complexity of medical care for these patients is substantial. Establishing and adhering to best
practice models may improve outcome, but requires careful coordination and monitoring.
Methods: In 2013 our Heart Center began a process to build a comprehensive Single Ventricle
Team designed to target these difficult issues.
Results: Comprehensive Single Ventricle Team in 2014 was begun, to standardize care for children
with single ventricle heart defects from diagnosis to adulthood within our institution. The team is
a multidisciplinary group of providers committed to improving outcomes and… More >
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