Vascular Rings and Slings

Vascular Rings and Slings Guest: Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D. Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. Joining us today to discuss vascular rings and slings is Paul Friedman, chair of the department of cardiovascular medicine and professor of medicine and Elizabeth Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., associate professor of surgery and expert in pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Stephens specializes in pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, tune in to learn more about vascular rings and slings. Specific topics discussed: What is a vascular ring or sling and how is it diagnosed? What is the cause of these vascular rings? Common types of vascular rings and how they are corrected. What about “vascular sling.” What is that and what is done about that? What is Mayo’s experience in rings and slings? Affiliated slides: 1 2 3 4 5 Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.