Andrew Craver was a baby when he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. When he was three years old, it became clear that a heart transplant was necessary. The Craver family, from New Jersey, chose Nationwide Children's Hospital because they were interested in our strong Bloodless Surgery program, led by Dr. Mark Galantowicz. The family knew it wanted a bloodless transplant for Andrew and felt Nationwide Children's Hospital was the best option.
The Blood Conservation Program allows patients and families to explore a collaborative decision-making approach with the health care team, taking religious, moral, cultural, health and family values into account. It was designed to assure the best pediatric care for patients, including these alternatives to blood therapies.
