Patients who experience this condition following the Fontan continue to have a high risk of death from the time they’re waitlisted for a new heart through receiving the transplant, according to a 20-center study led by Michigan Medicine. And one specific complication called cyanosis – or experiencing less than normal oxygen blood levels – was associated with worsened survival.

New research from U-M shows that adolescents, young adults with advanced heart disease want to take an active role in making medical care decisions alongside their doctors and caregivers. The study sheds light on the importance of including young patients in medical decision-making and the benefits it has on their psychological well-being.

Unique collaboration at Michigan Medicine helps 1-year-old with serious heart condition see a specialist right away and receive immediate treatment.

A study finds risk factors for cardiovascular disease like smoking, obesity and diabetes, but not pre-existing cardiovascular disease itself, increased the risk of dying from COVID-19.

One patient’s persistent atrial fibrillation required two specialized heart procedures 14 months apart. But now, he’s episode free.

Doctors implant paperclip-sized diagnostic device in the first pediatric patient in Michigan to allow close monitoring from afar, reduce risk of re-hospitalizations.

After the diagnosis, Cristina Bashans was carefully monitored for a potentially life-threatening aortic aneurysm.

Simple ‘practice bundle’ helped achieve 30% reduction across 15 hospitals.

Novel trial compares outcomes between a catheter-based stent and surgical shunt for children with insufficient blood flow between their heart and lungs.

Hospitals across the country are teaming up to improve outcomes in kids who need mechanical heart pumps for congenital heart disease or heart failure.

After a long, difficult journey with complex congenital heart disease, Valentina is making new memories with her family.

Researchers look at whether the type of surgical shunt used in newborns with complex heart disease makes a difference by the time they’re adolescents.

Researchers study stem cells’ potential to preserve heart function and delay heart transplants for children with complex congenital heart disease.

After a popular medical device for heart failure is taken off the market, a cardiac surgeon explains why most people won’t have theirs removed.

Michigan Medicine teams complete first procedures using new self-expanding heart valves for chronic pulmonary regurgitation, reducing risks of open heart surgery.