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Pediatric heart surgeons at Children’s National Hospital perform a high volume of lifesaving surgeries ranging from the most complex congenital problems to the more common issues, all with children’s neurodevelopment in mind.

Cardiac Surgery Long-Term Outcomes

Some children who have heart surgery when they’re young may need additional procedures later in life. Our data shows the potential need for these additional procedures, so that we can help families know what to expect in the future.