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This episode of "The Incubator" is recorded at the NeoHeart conference, featuring hosts Ben Courchia, Rune Toms, and Daphna. They discuss the conference's main theme: breaking down silos between cardiac ICU, pediatric cardiology, surgery, and neonatology to optimize care for complex neonatal cardiac patients.

The hosts highlight recent podcast interviews with experts in the field and emphasize the importance of considering long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes for cardiac patients. They discuss the conference's focus on congenital heart disease and brain development, noting the significance of collaboration across specialties.

The episode previews upcoming conference sessions, including discussions on right ventricular issues, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and pulmonary hypertension. They also mention year-in-review talks and pro-con debates scheduled for the day.

Throughout the conversation, the hosts express excitement about the advancements in neonatal cardiac care and the potential for improved patient outcomes.

As always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below.

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