Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 8, 2024

BackgroundIn recent years, self‐expanding technology to treat pulmonary regurgitation in the native right ventricular outflow tract became Food and Drug Administration approved in the United States and is now routinely used. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

Pulmonary 45

Pulmonary Technology Congenital Hospital 45

Wellnest

JANUARY 24, 2024

In a remarkable leap forward for pediatric cardiac care, a groundbreaking partial heart transplant procedure has emerged as a beacon of hope for infants facing severe congenital heart conditions. The surgical team skillfully dissected the pulmonary artery ostia and coronary artery buttons, preparing for the intricate transplant.

Heart Transplant 52

Heart Transplant Transplant Pediatrics Congenital 52

Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions

DECEMBER 28, 2023

BACKGROUND:Maldistribution of pulmonary blood flow in patients with congenital heart disease impacts exertional performance and pulmonary artery growth. Currently, measurement of relative pulmonary perfusion can only be performed outside the catheterization laboratory. P<0.001).

Catheterization Laboratory 40

Catheterization Laboratory Congenital Heart Disease Laboratory Pulmonary 40

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 15, 2022

In early 2022, the ABIM updated its fee structure to help physicians pay less over time to maintain their certifications. Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5% How much does the exam cost?

Certification 52

Certification Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Event 2023 STS Coding Workshop kchalko Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:12 Event dates Feb 10–11, 2023 Location Virtual Registrants : To access the library of on-demand content, log into the STS Learning Center. ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. Then go to “In Progress” courses on the dashboard or look in the “My Activities” tab.

Reimbursement 52

Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

2022 Jul;27(4):e12939. Epub 2022 Feb 11. I last reviewed the phenomenon of electrical alternans in My Comment at the bottom of the page in the November 28, 2022 post of Dr. Smith's ECG Blog. Prolonged ST segment and T-wave alternans with torsade de pointes secondary to hypocalcemia due to hypoparathyroidism: A case report.

Tachycardia 124

Tachycardia Cardiac Arrest ICU Blood Pressure 124

Ken Grauer, MD

APRIL 13, 2024

NOTE: For more on ECG recognition of RVH and/or pulmonary hypertension ( re the qR pattern in lead V1 ) — See ECG Blog #234 and Blog #248. ECG Blog #422 — Reviews another case of adult Congenital Heard Disease. ECG Blog #361 — A regular WCT in a middle-aged man. ECG Blog #35 — Review of RVOT VT.

Blog 120

Blog Tachycardia Pulmonary Arrhythmia 120