Managing congenital heart defects

Prenatal diagnosis and a collaborative approach to care empowers families to cope with the challenges of CHD

By Tracy Brawley February 11, 2019 Portland, Oregon

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Jacob Anderson V, with his mother Bianca Anderson. Jacob was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition present at birth that causes the left side the heart to form incorrectly. (Photo courtesy of family)

Erin Madriago M.D. (2011)

Erin Madriago, M.D., associate professor of pediatrics (cardiology) in the OHSU School of Medicine, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. (OHSU)

Pediatric congenital heart defect

Jacob Anderson V was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition present at birth that causes the left side the heart to form incorrectly. (Photo courtesy of family)

Pediatric congenital heart defect

Jacob Anderson V was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He underwent three surgeries to correct his heart, all within the first few years of his life. (Photo courtesy of family)

Pediatric congenital heart defect

Jacob Anderson V was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome before he was born. After undergoing three corrective surgeries, Jacob, now 3, is thriving. (Photo courtesy of family)