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Spring Survey Results 2012

The Latest in Pediatric Heart Surgery and Research

Recorded on 12/3/2008
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On this episode of Patient Power, Dr. Stephen Langley and Matthew Kish join Andrew Schorr for an engaging discussion on how the latest pediatric heart surgery research is allowing young patients with complicated heart conditions a chance to live and live well. Dr. Langley is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). Matthew Kish is the father of one of Dr. Langley’s infant patients,

The program begins with Matthew telling the story of how his son’s life was spared by Dr. Langley and the use of advancing technology. Matthew’s son Espen was born with transposition of the great arteries. These problems were diagnosed earlier through a routine ultrasound, but nothing could prepare Matthew and his wife Melissa for what was to come. Espen had surgery within 1 hour of birth and just seven days later had a major surgery that kept him in the hospital for 22 days. Hear more of Espen's journey from critical to stable care and how Dr. Langley was instrumental in Espen’s recovery.

Dr. Langley breaks down key terms related to conditions requiring heart surgery and the advantages of pediatric and adult congenital heart care at a major medical center like OHSU. He helps the lay listener understand how new techniques from pediatric cardiac surgery to adult cardiac surgery are offering safer strategies for looking after babies who often have very complex problems. He also talks about the causes of congenital heart disease, various imaging techniques and research in developing pediatric heart and lung machines. This program has a great deal of information for anyone searching for the latest in treating and monitoring mild to severe heart conditions from childhood to adulthood.

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EXPERTS & GUESTS:
Stephen Langley, MBBS, MD, FRCS (CTh), FETCS Stephen Langley, MBBS, MD, FRCS (CTh), FETCS
Adjunct Associate Professor, Oregon Health & Science University
Dr. Langley is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Langley received his medical degree from The London Hospital Medical College and completed his residency at The Royal London Hospital. more >

Matthew Kish,
Son was born with transposition of the great arteries
Mr. Kish’s son Espen was born with transposition of the great arteries. These problems were diagnosed earlier through a routine ultra sound, but nothing could prepare the Kish family for what was to come. Espen had surgery within 1 hour of birth and just seven days later had a major surgery that kept him in the hospital for 22 days.... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Matt's Story LISTEN
  3. Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Care at OHSU LISTEN
  4. Understanding Causes of Congenital Heart Disease LISTEN
  5. Research in Developing Pediatric Heart/Lung Machines LISTEN

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