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Abstract 4147910: 22q11 Deletion Syndrome: A Potenitial Risk Factor For Left Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia and Need For Intervention in Patients With Congeital Heart Disease

Circulation

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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2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

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.

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Abstract 071: Oral Contraceptive Use and Development of Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Population?Based Retrospective Cohort Study

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

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

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Arrhythmias in children undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

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.

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OMI in a pediatric patient? Teenagers do get acute coronary occlusion, so don't automatically dismiss the idea.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

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.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

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.

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Published Research

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Research

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.