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.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Animal studies have shown that mice with TBX1 gene mutations have smaller left pulmonary arteries compared to wild type mice, defined by a reduced left pulmonary artery (LPA) to right pulmonary artery (RPA) ratio. A single study has shown this translates to humans with 22q11 and structurally normal hearts.

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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.

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Tachycardia Cardiac Arrest ICU Blog 131

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.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Stenotic lesions included 16 branch pulmonary arteries, 9 aortic isthmus, 2 right ventricular outflow tracts, and 1 Glenn anastomosis. Stent performance was assessed.ResultsWe identified 28 patients (67.8% male) with median age and weight of 3.4 years (interquartile range [IQR], 1.55.5) kg (IQR, 9.116.4). kg (IQR, 9.116.4).

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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).

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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?

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