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The Heart Center Update

Published quarterly for pediatric cardiologists ? Estimated Read Time: 10 minutes

New program helps congenital cardiac patients transition into adult lifelong cardiology care

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Genetics Program at the University of Minnesota opened Feb. 3, 2009, offering comprehensive cardiology care to patients with congenital heart disease over the age of 18. The program is designed to meet the growing needs of late teen and adult patients with congenital heart disease and genetic or acquired conditions which may affect the heart, including Marfan syndrome, muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathies. Over the past few years, the number of adults with congenital heart disease has surpassed the number of children. This is a testament to the care these patients have received, and to the need for specialized care distinct from the usual adult care. The best care for these patients is provided by a cooperative effort between adult and pediatric cardiologists. The Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Genetics Program is staffed by adult cardiologist, Cindy Martin, M.D., pediatric cardiologists, Jamie Lohr, M.D. and Lee Pyles, M.D., and clinical coordinator, Pat Christie, R.N. Patients are offered on-site echocardiography by congenital echocardiographer, Jay Hall, R.D.C.S., and access to genetic counseling services from Sarah Kreykes, M.S. Continues on page 11-->

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$50 million gift honors cardiovascular device pioneer

May 2009 Vol. 2, issue 2 Feb. 10?Fairview Health Services and the University of Minnesota announced a gift of $50 million from Caroline Amplatz, J.D., to honor her father, former University professor and medical device pioneer Kurt Amplatz, M.D. In recognition of the gift, the children?s hospital is now named University of Minnesota Amplatz Children?s Hospital.

Tribute to innovation

?This gift provides our community a chance to honor one of the great pioneers of medical research and of Minnesota?s medical device industry,? said Robert Bruininks, Ph.D., president of the University of Minnesota. ?A contemporary of Dr. C. Walton Lillehei and Earl Bakken, Kurt Amplatz is a trailblazer who continues to be committed to improving patients? lives through the development of innovative technologies. This gift not only is a tribute to a man who has touched many lives, but also to his daughter Caroline, her sense of history, and her vision.? Continues on page 5-->

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