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#AsktheMayoMom about Pediatric Congenital Heart Defects
Event Date: October 20, 2016 | 2:30pm - 3:00pm CT
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I am 22 weeks, 5 days pregnant and our baby was just diagnosed with an Epstein's anomaly with severe right atrial enlargement 2 weeks ago (specifically, her heart takes up 86% of her chest cavity). We are being followed at the University of Iowa currently. Are there any procedures that you can perform at Mayo that are not available at places such as the University of Iowa? I had read about something called a cone procedure, what type of CHDs qualify for this and what does this particular procedure involve? We are considering seeking a second opinion at Mayo clinic.
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Hi, @goodgrief16. Thank you for participating in our #AsktheMayoMom broadcast! Here's a response from Dr. Dearani you may find helpful: A newborn with heart enlargement to this degree can be quite challenging to manage after delivery. The decision of whether to operate or not would be determined at that time. The cone procedure is generally reserved beyond the newborn period and preferably between 2-5 years of age. If surgery is required in the first few months of life the operation that gets advised is generally based on the experience of the surgeon and the institution.