Pediatric Cardiology

Care Team, Minnesota Vikings Team Up to Make Young Patient’s Dreams Come True

Jaren Berg had seizures for three years before he was diagnosed with Long QT syndrome. Thanks to a recommendation by his care team, the young[...]

By In the Loop • August 30, 2018
Surgeon Operates on Stuffed Dog to Ease Young Patient’s Fears

A Mayo Clinic care team recently performed a simulated surgery on a young patient’s stuffed dog to help ease the patient's fears about his own[...]

By In the Loop • May 11, 2017
Songs of the Heart, For the Heart

It's no secret Joseph Dearani, M.D., takes his work as a pediatric cardiac surgeon at Mayo Clinic seriously. Through the years, we've been honored to[...]

By In the Loop • February 2, 2017
Birthday Heart: Young Transplant Patient Receives Birthday Gift of a Lifetime

Ask a 10-year-old boy what he wants for his birthday, and you're likely to get an answer like: games, toys, a new bike, or maybe[...]

By In the Loop • July 19, 2016
Pediatric Cardiologist Follows Her Heart, Helps Children Around the World Receive Lifesaving Care

For many children born with heart defects, surgery offers the only hope for survival. But for children in developing countries, such care can be difficult,[...]

By In the Loop • March 29, 2016