The Cardiovascular Program at Children's Hospital Boston is a world leader in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, and has pioneered treatments that have dramatically improved the survival rate for fetuses, infants, children, teens and adults with congenital heart defects or acquired heart defects.
James E. Lock, M.D., Cardiologist-in-Chief
It's more than just size that sets Children's apart when it comes to cardiovascular care. Click the video link below to hear James Lock, MD, Cardiologist-in-Chief, discuss the uniqueness of the program.
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