Ochsner Medical Center

About: Ochsner Medical Center is a healthcare organization based out in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Heart failure. The organization has 980 authors who have published 1159 publications receiving 49961 citations. The organization is also known as: Ochsner Hospital & Ochsner Foundation Hospital.

Exceptional Survival: Double Inlet Left Ventricle with Pulmonary Artery Banding

Abstract: This is a case of a patient with a univentricular heart and transposition of the great arteries who was treated with a pulmonary artery banding as a child. We describe his clinical course and crucial factors associated with his prolonged survival.

The Effect of a Graduate-Level Course on Health Care for the Urban Underserved on Student Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions

Abstract: The “Health Care for the Urban Underserved” course was developed to prepare students to provide services to underserved populations. Student knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions were assessed. This graduate-level course improved knowledge about the problems of the underserved and improved self-efficacy with respect to working with the underserved.