Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Tyler's Story

Presented by Kate Benscoter, Tyler's Story is a 50 minute presentation on the congenital heart defect Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). It uses the case study format to review fetal circulation, describe HLHS, and explain the three surgeries done for this heart defect. It follows the story of Tyler, born with HLHS, through his three surgeries, insertion of a ventricular assist device, and heart transplant. 

Tyler's story is told in four chapters. There is a 3-question post-test after the final chapter. 

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
December 29, 2020
Seminar Location:
California
Seminar Objectives
  • Explain normal fetal and transitional circulation
  • Describe the HLHS condition
  • Discuss the three surgeries done for HLHS
  • Explain the use of the Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
  • Discuss heart transplantation
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome; Chapter 1

Chapter one reviews fetal and transitional circulation and introduces Tyler, born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome; Chapter 2

Chapter 2 reviews the HLHS anatomy, discusses the challenges of single ventricle defects, and describes the Norwood procedure. 

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Chapter 3

Chapter 3 describes the second and third surgeries done for HLHS, the Glenn and the Fontan. 

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Chapter 4

Tyler's story continues with the insertion of the ventricular assist device (VAD), and heart transplantation. 

Individual topic purchase: Selected
California Society for Respiratory Care
Total CEUs: 1.00
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Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Tyler's Story
Member: $5.00
Student: $5.00
Non-member: $10.00