Boston Children’s Hospital is revolutionizing pediatric heart surgery by integrating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and 3D modeling into preoperative care, significantly improving patient outcomes for those with congenital heart disease. Under Dr. David Hoganson’s leadership, the team has reduced modeling time from months to approximately three weeks, enhancing both surgical planning and family engagement. However, challenges like case complexity and the absence of billing codes for CFD persist, prompting efforts to gain payer support. Source and details of the news
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