herenciageneticayenfermedad: Dr. Gerard Martin Gives ACC Keynote Lecture

viernes, 19 de abril de 2019

Dr. Gerard Martin Gives ACC Keynote Lecture

Advances in Cardiology and Heart Surgery from Children's National

Dr. Gerard Martin accepts an award before delivering the 2019 Dan G. McNamara Keynote lecture at ACC.19.

Dr. Gerard Martin gives 2019 Dan G. McNamara keynote lecture at ACC Scientific Sessions

Gerard Martin, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C., F.A.H.A., a pediatric cardiologist and the medical director of Global Services at Children’s National, gave the 2019 Dan G. McNamara keynote lecture at the American College of Cardiology’s 68th Scientific Sessions.
The lecture, entitled “Improved Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease through Advocacy and Collaboration.” highlighted advancements in the field of pediatric cardiology that took place over the past 15 years, while touting modern advancements – such as pulse oximetry screenings for critical congenital heart disease – that were a result of physician-led advocacy and collaboration.

Dr. Martin and a patient share a smile after a visit at Children’s National Health System.

Prescription for a healthy heart: pediatric-driven partnerships

In an article that recently appeared in KevinMD.com, Gerard Martin, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.A.C.C., F.A.H.A., looks back at what’s worked well in the field of cardiology, and what has accelerated advancements for congenital heart disease treatment.

Coming together as a team for the good of the baby

Children’s National has a new program designed to meet the unique needs of children who have severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). The BPD team not only focuses on the child’s survival and medical care, but also on the neurodevelopmental and social care that a baby needs to thrive.

Nikki Posnack, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Children’s National Heart Institute

What are the health effects of plastics?

Using cellular models and mass spectrometry, Nikki Posnack, Ph.D., is taking advantage funding from the NCATS’ Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program to examine the impact plastic chemical exposure has on the developing hearts of newborns and young children.

How much do you know about CHD?

Do you know how many babies in the U.S. are born with congenital heart defects each year? How about the percentage of congenital heart defects accounted for by genetic risk factors? Test how much you know about congenital heart disease in our Innovation District quiz!