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Understanding Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome is when the left side of the heart, the part that pumps oxygenated blood to the rest of the body, is underdeveloped. In this program a leading cardiologist from UCSF Children's Hospital will discuss how this condition is diagnosed and treated. You will also hear from the Stephanie, her daughter, Olivia, was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and is doing well today thanks to her treatment at UCSF Children's.

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David F. Teitel, M.D. David F. Teitel, M.D.
Medical Director of the Pediatric Heart Center, UCSF Children’s Hospital, UCSF Medical Center
Dr. David Teitel is chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology and medical director of the UCSF Pediatric Heart Center. His patient care activities are centered in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, where he performs diagnostic and interventional procedures on infants, children and adults with congenital heart disease. Dr. Teitel is an expert in the adaptations of the newborn cardiovascular system... more >

Stephanie Stuckert,
Mother of Olivia
Stephanie is the Mother of Olivia. Olivia was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. She was treated at UCSF Children's Hospital and has undergone two of the three surgeries necessary to treat this condition. Olivia is an active and thriving toddler today. more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Stephanie’s Story LISTEN
  3. What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome? LISTEN
  4. Treatment LISTEN
  5. The Future of Treatment LISTEN

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