Circulation

JANUARY 24, 2024

The 2024 AHA Statistical Update is the product of a full year’s worth of effort in 2023 by dedicated volunteer clinicians and scientists, committed government professionals, and AHA staff members.

Heart Disease 81

Heart Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Stroke Strokes 81

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.

Pulmonary 40

Pulmonary Risk Factors Heart Disease Echocardiogram 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Introduction Heart transplantation (HT) is the only treatment option in children with heart failure secondary to cardiomyopathies and non-reparable congenital heart diseases. We did not identify significant risk factors for arrhythmias post-HT. Clinical, procedural, and follow-up data were collected and comprehensively analyzed.

Heart Transplant 59

Heart Transplant Transplant Arrhythmia Pacemaker 59

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionExisting evidence remains conflicting regarding the association between oral hormonal contraceptive (OCP) use and the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). vs. 0.4%; aOR 7.50, 95% CI 7.43 to 7.58; p < 0.001). to 1.10; p = 0.485).ConclusionRetrospective

Stroke 40

Stroke Strokes Risk Factors Inpatient 40

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

APRIL 20, 2023

Published Research kschukar Thu, 04/20/2023 - 11:12 Recently published (2016 – present) manuscripts utilizing STS data: Adult Cardiac Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, and Intermacs/Pedimacs.

Research 52

Research Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Aortic valve Congenital 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While ACS may be less common in the pediatric population, it is important to consider risk factors that may make OMI more likely (e.g., PMID: 34013488; PMCID: PMC8134825. == MY Comment , by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 12/5 /2023 ): == Interesting case by Drs. World J Pediatr. 2021 Aug;17(4):335-340. doi: 10.1007/s12519-021-00435-y.

Pediatrics 121

Pediatrics Pericarditis COVID-19 Congenital Heart Disease 121