Christina Lynes

Teaching and learning is woven into every part of surgical missions. It begins first thing each day with morning rounds. Cardiologists, surgeons, intensivists (critical care doctors, trained to treat the most critical patients), intensive care nurses—international and local—collaborate on diagnoses and treatment strategies for each patient. Throughout the day, local staff are trained by our team …

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From the moment a trip begins, precise preparations for every operation begin: instruments are sterilized, equipment is checked, hands are washed, surgical gowns and masks are secured, lights are adjusted—each in a very particular way. When the patient is ready, surgeons open the chest, assess the exact nature of every heart defect, make each delicate stitch …

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Dear Friend, February is Heart Awareness Month and February 7th through Valentine’s Day is Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week. The birth of a new baby is a joyous and challenging event and so is the birth of a new organization to help children with heart defects. We are asking for your help so we can …

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I am sure you remember the childhood story of the Ugly Duckling who was constantly reminded of his physical shortcomings as he grew up. Children with single ventricle defects remind me of this story of the Ugly duckling who grows up to be a beautiful swan. Unlike most of us, who have two ventricles, children …

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