Extend your patient experience at Duke Heart Center with the information in these articles.

• Pediatric Cardiology Glossary
  The health care team of the Duke Children’s Heart Program has many members, all working together to provide the best possible care for your child and family. Learn about the team of providers who will care for you and your family.
• Preparing for Heart Surgery
  These tips cover some of the main things you should know about preparing yourself and your child for heart surgery, hospitalization, and recovery.
• During Heart Surgery
  Heart surgery usually takes between two and eight hours, although a lot of this time is used for the safe preparation of your child before surgery and the careful stabilization of your child as surgery is finishing.
• After Heart Surgery
  After surgery, your child will likely go to the pediatric cardiothoracic intensive care unit. You will be able to visit your child there, even though some tubes and equipment may still be attached for a few days.