Newborn heart surgery | Treatments

Service Area: Pediatric Heart Care

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Heart & Vascular

Pediatric Heart Care

Why would a newborn require heart surgery?

Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery

Pediatric cardiovascular medicine

Highly skilled surgeons and heart specialists

Fabian's life was saved due to surgery by the UW Health Kids surgery team and in part due to the AtriAmp, a device invented by a UW Health Kids cardiologist.

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Our pediatric experts have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. We focus on each child’s unique needs and offer social and emotional support to help you and your child face even the most complex condition. Our long history includes the creation of medical advances that save lives around the world. Together, we get your child back to health and enjoying being a kid. 

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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

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If your baby or child needs open heart surgery, few programs in the region outshine the UW Health Kids Heart Care program. Our outcomes exceed national averages and our patients typically go home in less time than you'd imagine.

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