Dr. Halena Gazelka explains the implantation process, use and benefits for an implantable spinal cord. Dr. Gazelka explains the 2 step process of trial…

In an article called "Advances That Regrow Babies' Hearts" (July 23rd, 2013), the Wall Street Journal featured two studies for HLHS - one focusing on…

  The Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is excited to invite you to take part in an inaugural HLHS…

To better understand and treat HLHS, our team is taking a multifaceted approach that includes research into imaging and outcomes, human genetics, and regenerative strategies.…

Parents of a child who has been diagnosed in utero with a congenital heart defect, such as Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), often learn during…

In HLHS, the right ventricle (RV) is the only cardiac pump and the geometric shape of the right ventricle is vastly different from that of…

In honor of CHD awareness week, the people of the Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome at Mayo Clinic would…

The Super Bowl is this weekend and while many people are choosing their favorite team to win, 12-year veteran of the NFL, Chris Draft, is…

We here at the Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome often hear about organizations providing support to families affected by…

In case you missed it, check out Nightline reporter Bill Weir's return visit to Mayo Clinic. Dr. Timothy Nelson and the entire Todd and Karen…

[caption id="attachment_778" align="alignleft" width="264"] Bill visits with Sophie at her home in Minnesota.[/caption] As he promised, Nightline's Bill Weir recently returned to visit the Todd…

In follow up to Genetic Investigations into HLHS- part 1, we sat down with Dr. Timothy Olson, a pediatric cardiologist with a research focus in…