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Oct 2022
10m 40s

Congenital Heart Disease and the Pulmoni...

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
About this episode
Congenital heart disease and pulmonic valve disease require a coordinated team approach that includes an initial evaluation, explanation of therapeutic options, innovative transcatheter and surgical therapies and consultative follow-up. Dr. Joanna Ghobrial discusses diagnosis and management for patients with a leaky or tight pulmonic valve. 
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