Hybrid Palliation in the Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

To discuss hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and inform nurse practitioners (NPs) working in primary care settings of this rare congenital heart deformity. This case study also examines the ethical issues advancements in medicine poses and illustrates issues NPs face when caring for a child with HLHS. Large databases such as PubMed and CINAHL were accessed to obtain evidence-based articles for the specific heart condition and latest treatments.