Humans of Healthcare: The Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Dr Siti Laura Mazalan, Congenital & Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

13-May-25 16:00

Humans of Healthcare: The Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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As part of Dr Siti Laura Mazalan’s job as a congenital and paediatric cardiothoracic surgeon, she touches a tiny infant’s beating heart, handling the delicate arteries, veins and valves, in order to treat congenital and acquired heart and chest diseases in children. We speak to Dr Siti Laura about why this vital field in medicine urgently needs to be pursued by young doctors and medical students.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: wellness

Tags: hole in the heart, cardiothoracic surgery, the bigger picture, health & living, humansofhealthcare, congenital heart disease,

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