The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital

05/20/2026

Thoracic inlet insufficiency (TII) is a newly defined cause of airway and esophageal compression that can impact breathing and swallowing. Join Boston Children’s experts to learn how advanced imaging, 3D modeling, and multidisciplinary surgical care are helping patients find relief.

💙 Cardiac Conversations: Defining and caring for thoracic inlet insufficiency
🗓️ Thursday, May 28 at 4:15 PM ET
🔗 Register here: http://ms.spr.ly/6183vpK4L

Sometimes mistaken for other conditions, thoracic inlet insufficiency (TII) can cause breathing and swallowing difficulties as well as other health issues. A multidisciplinary team of Boston Children’s specialists were the first to classify the unique condition and understand how this can compress...

05/19/2026

Did you know there is an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery for repairing an atrial septal defect (ASD)? At Boston Children’s, our experts have pioneered a minimally invasive approach called a thoracotomy—which uses a smaller incision under the armpit, rather than an incision in the center of the chest.

For many patients, it can mean less pain, shorter hospital stays, and a faster return to everyday life. Learn more about this unique treatment option: http://ms.spr.ly/6182vpGhu

05/13/2026

Happy to our incredible Heart Center nurses! ❤️ Cardiac ICU nurse Erin Babine travels to Bangladesh to teach nurses CPR and cardiac anatomy. Hear how she's helping close the education gap for nurses with far fewer resources.

Check out the full round-table interview here: http://ms.spr.ly/6186vub8u

Shout out a nurse in the comments below! ✨

05/11/2026

Join us this Thursday!

Register here: https://bostonchildrens.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RrIQVH-ZQeiECnShSu14SA #/registration

Kawasaki disease, a rare syndrome that causes tissue inflammation, needs to be quickly diagnosed and treated to prevent damage to the heart’s coronary arteries. Boston Children’s Kawasaki Disease Program has extensive experience evaluating children and delivering prompt and effective treatment. ...

05/04/2026

Kawasaki disease, a rare inflammatory syndrome, requires timely diagnosis and treatment to protect the coronary arteries. In the next episode of , clinical experts will discuss Boston Children’s approach to timely care, management of coronary aneurysms, and long-term follow-up.

💙 Cardiac Conversations: Caring for Kawasaki disease
🗓️ Thursday, May 14 at 11:15 AM ET
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Kawasaki disease, a rare syndrome that causes tissue inflammation, needs to be quickly diagnosed and treated to prevent damage to the heart’s coronary arteries. Boston Children’s Kawasaki Disease Program has extensive experience evaluating children and delivering prompt and effective treatment. ...

04/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our webinar on aortic valve care for adults! We hope you found it informative and helpful.

🎥 The full webinar is now available on YouTube!
📺 Watch here: http://ms.spr.ly/6182QfRSa

Stay tuned for future webinars and check out past episodes on our YouTube channel!

Adults who have newly diagnosed or longstanding congenital aortic valve disease require specialized treatment. Boston Children’s Congenital Heart Valve Progr...

04/01/2026

Our cardiac surgeons developed a test that could improve outcomes for aortic valve disease treatment. Midway through the Ross procedure, they pressurize a pulmonary valve to see if it can withstand higher blood pressure if it becomes the new aortic valve. Read more about this innovative approach.

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A new pressurization test and customized prosthetic material aim to improve aortic valve treatment and Ross procedure outcomes.

03/31/2026

03/31/2026

Join us THIS AFTERNOON for our latest episode of as our experts discuss Boston Children’s Congenital Heart Valve Program and how our team uses 3D modeling and analysis tools to create personalized surgical plans for each patient.

Register now, it's not too late: http://ms.spr.ly/6189QIz5d

03/19/2026

Adults who have newly diagnosed or longstanding congenital aortic valve disease require specialized treatment.

Join our experts for the next episode of Cardiac Conversations as we explore Boston Children’s Congenital Heart Valve Program and how our team uses 3D modeling and analysis tools to create personalized surgical plans for each patient — helping adults of all ages achieve proper valve function and optimal circulation.

💙 Cardiac Conversations: Personalized aortic valve care for adults
🗓️ Tuesday, March 31 at 2:15pm ET
🔗 Register at the link below
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Adults who have newly diagnosed or longstanding congenital aortic valve disease require specialized treatment. Boston Children’s Congenital Heart Valve Program provides the individualized care those patients need by understanding how the extent of their heart disease and overall health should shap...

03/16/2026

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This is Carter!

He loves biking, playing basketball, and enjoys noodles from hibachi.

Carter is a cardiac patient at The Benderson Family Heart Center at Boston Children’s Hospital. Many patients like him have help from blood donors to receive the treatment and care they need.

There will be a blood drive at the Berkley Town Hall in his honor this month!