Blelock-Taussig Method

The Blalock-Taussig method is a surgical procedure developed by American surgeon Alfred Blalock and American cardiologist Helen Taussig in 1944. It is used to treat blue congenital heart disease, in which there is not enough blood flowing to the lungs.

During this operation, the child's subclavian artery is connected directly to the pulmonary artery, bypassing the heart. This increases blood flow in the lungs and saturates the blood with oxygen. The first such operation was performed in November 1944 on a 15-month-old girl with a congenital heart defect. The operation was successful and significantly improved the child's condition.

In subsequent years, the Blalock-Taussig procedure became the standard surgical treatment for blue congenital heart disease. She saved the lives of thousands of children around the world. This operation was an important milestone in the history of pediatric cardiac surgery.

The Blalock-Taussig method is a set of measures aimed at treating heart defects and other cardiovascular diseases. This method was developed by American surgeon William Blalock and cardiologist Nicholas W. Tauss.

The method consists of several stages:

- Surgery to correct a heart defect. During the operation, heart valves or blood vessels that have been damaged are reconstructed. - Installation of an artificial valve. If surgical treatment is not possible, an artificial heart valve replacement may be installed. - Rehabilitation after surgery. After surgery or artificial valve installation, you must undergo a course of rehabilitation, which includes a special diet, exercise, medication and other methods to maintain a healthy heart.