As healthcare providers, we often ask ourselves what success truly looks like for our patients. In a world where medicine grows more complex each day, the answer can feel uncertain. Yet when we pause and view success through the eyes of a parent or caregiver, one goal stands above all others: we want our loved ones healthy and home as quickly and safely as possible.

This is especially true for newborns and young children with heart conditions. These fragile patients face long hospital stays and heightened risks, making recovery a journey that extends far beyond the walls of the hospital. To achieve the vital “healthy and home” outcome, we must combine advanced medical care with holistic family support.

Heart defects are the most common type of birth defect. According to the Centers for

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