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Our interdisciplinary team provides coordinated care for Single Ventricle patients
Request an appointmentOur comprehensive pediatric Single Ventricle Program (SVP) is designed to meet the unique needs of children born with a single heart ventricle. We are the only program of its kind on the West Coast to provide multidisciplinary, holistic care that optimizes health and well-being, empowering children with single ventricle anomalies to live their fullest lives.
With single ventricle anomalies, one of two heart ventricles—the left and right lower chambers of the heart—do not develop properly, making it difficult for blood to flow from the heart to the lungs and the rest of the body. Single ventricle anomalies are congenital heart diseases (inherited) and are usually diagnosed during pregnancy or soon after birth. Depending on the type of single ventricle defect, newborns may have a weak pulse, appear bluish or grayish in color, be lethargic, and have trouble breathing or eating. Cardiac surgery is almost always needed, and we work in tandem with heart surgeons, cardiologists, and pediatricians to help your child thrive.
When you come to see us, you’ll meet with our highly integrated team of single ventricle champions for screening, evaluation, and coordinated care. Our team includes single ventricle experts from pediatric cardiology, hepatology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, neurodevelopmental psychology, school advocacy, nutrition, child psychiatry, and social services. Our efforts complement the care provided by your child’s primary cardiologist and pediatrician. By starting comprehensive treatment early on, we improve survival, promote wellness, and maximize your child’s quality of life.
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