Giving an adult life after Fontan surgery to those with the most severe congenital heart conditions [ 2014 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Yves D'Udekem D'Acoz (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kim Dalziel ,  A/Pr Michael Cheung ,  A/Pr Nadine Kasparian ,  Dr Ajay Iyengar
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Brief description The Fontan operation is the last of a series of operations performed for babies born with a single pumping heart chamber (ventricle). In the largest research of its kind, the Australia and New Zealand Fontan Registry partners with Heartkids, the parents’ association and the National Heart Foundation are intending to improve their life as they step into adulthood. We believe that our new standardised model of care will decrease their risk of experiencing adverse events such as stroke and reoperation.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,295,355.13

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health