While the largest volume of surgery relates to congenital heart disease, the Department offers expertise in acquired heart disease and disease of the lungs or esophagus. The Department works in close conjunction with the Cardiology Section as well as other professionals to optimize the care and results in infants and children. For patients who request that no blood or blood products be used in their treatment plans, the ANMM protocols are employed. The medical team will do its best to honor your request for alternative non-blood treatments. All reasonable attempts will be made to balance individual religious and health beliefs while preserving the health and life of the child.
State law imposes limitations on withholding blood particularly in emergency situations.
All participating physicians must follow the law and reserve the right to initiate proceedings mandated by law. Additional diagnostic work-up will be coordinated with Children's Hospital staff after consultation with the referring physician. All rights reserved.