Reports from University of Florida Describe Recent Advances in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (Comprehensive Approach To the Management of Patients With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome: Analysis of 100 Consecutive Neonates).

A recent report from the University of Florida discusses a comprehensive approach to managing patients with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), analyzing outcomes in 100 neonates. The study categorized patients into three pathways based on risk factors, with an overall 1-year mortality rate of 9%. The research highlights the use of Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD) to support patients while awaiting transplantation, emphasizing the role of VAD in improving survival rates during prolonged waiting periods. [Extracted from the article]