Advancing Congenital Heart Disease Care with Dr. Kiona Allen

About this episode

Dr. Kiona Allen discusses a comprehensive approach to caring for children with congenital heart disease at Lurie Children's Hospital.

Experts in cardiac care at Lurie Children's Hospital want to ensure that children with congestive heart (CDH) disease live the healthiest, happiest lives possible. Lurie Children's unique, comprehensive approach is dedicated to investing in the long-term outcomes of children with CHD. In this episode, Dr. Kiona Allen , attending physician in cardiology and Medical Director of the Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit, discusses key components of a supportive, long-term approach for children with this condition. This includes neurodevelopmental and mental health support, exercise, teaching children to take ownership of their health and helping bridge the gap for those with socioeconomic obstacles.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kiona Allen

Topics covered

• congenital heart disease
• cardiac care
• children's health
• mental health support
• exercise
• socioeconomic obstacles

Keywords

• congenital heart disease
• cardiac care
• children's health
• mental health
• exercise
• socioeconomic challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lurie Children's Hospital, Regenstein Cardiac Care Unit, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

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