Cardiologist Ari Cedars and pediatric cardiac surgeon Marcello Cardarelli discuss the Fontan procedure. This form of open-heart surgery is performed on patients born with single heart ventricle circulation, and is also used to treat certain other congenital heart defects. In this video, they answer questions about the procedure, complications and recovery time. To learn more about our cardiology services, please visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart and https://www.hopkinschildrens.org/heart. #fontanprocedure #johnshopkins #chd 0:03 What is a Fontan procedure? Why is it performed? 1:20 Who needs this procedure? 1:38 How are patients assessed for a Fontan procedure? 2:55 Who makes up the care team for this procedure? 3:15 What are the benefits of this procedure? 3:32 What is the recovery time for the procedure? 4:08 What are some of the complications and challenges for this procedure? 5:33 What is the long-term outlook for a Fontan procedure? 5:52 Does your team offer follow-up care for adults who received this procedure?