Yves d'Udekem, M.D., Ph.D.: International Fontan Data Collection
David Wessel, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Children’s National Hospital, sat down with Yves d’Udekem, M.D., Ph.D., the new Chief of Cardiac Surgery, to discuss his background, the history of pediatric cardiovascular surgery and his vision for the Children’s National Heart Institute. In this clip, they discuss the international Fontan registry that Dr. d'Udekem developed in Australia, and the value of collecting international patient data to improve care of patients with
single ventricle illnesses. To hear the rest of this conversation and more, watch the extended videos.
About the Expert
Yves d'Udekem, MD, PHD
Division Chief, Cardiac Surgery
Co-Director, Children's National Heart Institute
David Wessel, MD
Executive Vice President
Chief Medical Officer
Physician-In-Chief