Growing Blood Vessels... for Children with Heart Defects! — PediaCast 620

Can a vascular graft used in heart surgery grow as a child grows? Dr. Christopher Breuer visits the studio as we explore cardiovascular tissue engineering and its potential for children with single-ventricle heart disease. Learn about Fontan circulation, challenges of conventional grafts, and how a temporary scaffold and a child’s own cells can help the body build a living blood vessel. We also discuss availability of this technique and future research in regenerative medicine. We hope you can join us!