Save a Child's Heart: We Can and We Should-A Generation Later

Ann Thorac Surg. 2021 May;111(5):1730-1733. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.09.089. Epub 2021 Jan 19.

Abstract

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery published a seminal article by the late Dr Amram ("Ami") Cohen and his associates entitled "Save a Child's Heart: We Can and We Should" in 2001. It stressed the moral imperative and challenge of pediatric heart care in the developing world. The current article presents an update of the past 25 years of the history, experience, and international ramifications of 1 institution and 1 UN-recognized Israeli organization.

MeSH terms

  • Charities
  • Child
  • Developing Countries*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures*