Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

IntroductionVentricular septal defect (VSD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD), accounting for 2030% of all CHD cases. Minor complications included transient arrhythmias (6.2%), femoral hematoma (8.6%), and mild allergic reactions to contrast agents (9.9%). Data were analyzed using SPSS 20.0.ResultsThe

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Conquering CHD

JUNE 20, 2023

Congenital heart disease is a daunting diagnosis for any parent. We’ll cover common types of medications used to treat congenital heart disease, what parents should know about their use, and potential side effects to watch out for. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease ACE Inhibitor 52

Open Heart

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Objectives Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are increasingly pursuing pregnancy, highlighting the need for data on late cardiovascular events (more than 6 months after delivery).

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Cardiovascular Interventions 52

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) such as Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) are at high risk for ventricular arrhythmias requiring ablation. Less common syndromes such as double outlet right ventricle (DORV) and Williams Syndrome provide additional complications.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Arrhythmia Heart Disease 40

HeartRhythm

AUGUST 7, 2024

Despite improved childhood survival in congenital heart disease (CHD) due to advances in management, late-onset sudden cardiac death (SCD) from malignant ventricular arrhythmias remains a leading cause of mortality in adults with CHD (ACHD).

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Sudden Cardiac Death Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 24, 2025

ABSTRACT Introduction Data regarding safety and long-term outcome of very high-power-short duration (vHPSD) ablation in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) are lacking. Methods Retrospective observational single-center study. with paroxysmal AF, 43.6%

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Congenital Heart Disease Atrial Fibrillation Congenital Ablation 40

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

JANUARY 13, 2025

Mutations in RyR2 and its dysfunction are implicated in various congenital heart diseases (CHDs). ABSTRACT Ryanodine receptor 2 (RyR2) protein, a calcium ion release channel in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) of myocardial cells, plays a crucial role in regulating cardiac systolic and diastolic functions.

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Congenital Heart Disease Electrophysiology Congenital Heart Disease 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

All these features together in a cyanotic congenital heart disease is characteristic of tricuspid atresia. Fragmented QRS is a marker of myocardial scar and consequent arrhythmias in ischemic and nonischemic cardiomyopathy.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease VSD 52

HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Post-operative arrhythmias are most often transient and medically treated, but some patients may require electrophysiology study (EPS) and ablation.

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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. 111.87), arrhythmias were detected in 9 (33%) patients. We did not identify significant risk factors for arrhythmias post-HT.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Abstract Introduction Management of transvenous leads in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) can be complicated by venous obstructions and residual shunts. Complications included blood transfusion ( n  = 2), arrhythmia ( n  = 3), pleural effusion ( n  = 1), and pressure ulcer ( n  = 1). h (range 5.4−12.8 h).

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Open Heart

JANUARY 18, 2024

Methods Patients from the Swiss Adult Congenital HEart disease Registry were included. Predictors of a composite adverse event (arrhythmias, hospitalisation for heart failure and death) were identified by multivariate Cox regression analysis. Their median values were used to create a risk score.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Failure Exercise 92

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) are at risk for recurrent atrial arrhythmias late after atrial switch operations. Advanced anatomic knowledge including prior surgical incisions are integral in planning the ablation procedure.

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Congenital Heart Disease Ablation Congenital Heart Disease 40

HeartRhythm

MARCH 12, 2024

A 37-year-old woman with biventricular repair for pulmonary atresia and an intact ventricular septum was referred for an electrophysiological study in the context of recurrent atrial arrhythmias with multiple electrical cardioversions. Her clinical tachycardia was easily inducible and had a cycle length (TCL) of 340 ms.

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Heart 2023 Conference

JANUARY 17, 2024

This institute is dedicated to pioneering research, innovation, and the development of clinically effective techniques for addressing various heart conditions. Additionally, it offers comprehensive cardiac screening and preventive care.

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Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease Heart Transplant Transplant 49

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with adult congenital heart disease are at risk for ventricular arrhythmias (VAs) or sudden cardiac death.

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Sudden Cardiac Death Tachycardia Congenital Heart Disease Congenital 40

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial conduction abnormalities are common among patients with congenital heart disease, predisposing them to arrhythmias. In clinical practice, substrates are usually identified during electrophysiological mapping procedures using bipolar electrograms (EGM).

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Congenital Heart Disease Technology Electrophysiology Congenital 40

HeartRhythm

JANUARY 29, 2024

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most prevalent form of cyanotic congenital heart disease and has become the poster child for the evolution and success of neonatal cardiac surgery.

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Pulmonary Congenital Heart Disease Arrhythmia Congenital 40

Journal of the American Heart Association

MARCH 4, 2025

In the setting of arrhythmias, specific SDoHs can increase the incidence of atrial fibrillation and adversely affect major outcomes in these patients. In congenital heart diseases, SDoHs can affect major outcomes, as well.

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Cardiovascular Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Artery Disease 40

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JUNE 14, 2017

In preparation for the ABIM Cardiovascular Disease exam, check out the BoardVitals Cardiology Board Review Question Bank and we’ll make sure you’re well versed in the following 13 areas covered on the exam: Multiple-Choice Component Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 23% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 17% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial (..)

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Congenital Heart Disease Coronary Angiogram Coronary Artery Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

JULY 26, 2022

The exam covers the following topics: Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5%

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Congenital Heart Disease Certification Coronary Artery Disease Congenital 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 30, 2024

Transcript of the video: Ebstein’s Anomaly is one of the cyanotic congenital heart disease in which survival to adult life is common. This can be a source of cardiac arrhythmia as well. A huge right atrium can also predispose to supraventricular arrhythmias in Ebstein’s anomaly.

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Tricuspid Arrhythmia Congenital Heart Disease Electrophysiology 52

Open Heart

AUGUST 7, 2023

Objective Ebstein’s anomaly is a rare congenital cardiac condition and data regarding pregnancy outcomes in this patient group are scarce. Methods The Registry of Pregnancy and Cardiac disease is a prospective global registry of pregnancies in women with structural cardiac disease. Neonatal mortality was 2.5%

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:A growing number of patients with tetralogy of Fallot develop left ventricular systolic dysfunction and heart failure, in addition to right ventricular dysfunction.

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Congenital Heart Disease Outcomes Electrophysiology Congenital 40

BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 15, 2022

The Cardiology MOC exam covers the following subjects : Arrhythmias 15% Coronary Artery Disease 21.5% Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy 19% Valvular Disease 15% Pericardial Disease 3% Congenital Heart Disease 3% Vascular Diseases 5% Systemic Hypertension and Hypotension 8.5%

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 29, 2024

Transcript of video: Tetralogy of Fallot is one of the commonest cyanotic congenital heart diseases. And right ventricular hypertrophy and the abnormal architecture of the right ventricle, can predispose to late arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in repaired tetralogy of Fallot.

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Sudden Cardiac Death Pulmonary Stenosis Arrhythmia 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Instead — my thoughts were as follows: The rhythm is sinus , with marked bradycardia and a component of sinus arrhythmia. WPW Cardiac arrhythmias ( especially AFib ). Smith's — in that despite the alarming ST-T wave changes, I did not think ECG #1 was the result of an acute event. Abnormal ST-T wave abnormalities.

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Ken Grauer, MD

DECEMBER 12, 2024

ECG Blog #210 Reviews the Every-Other-Beat ( or Every-Third-Beat ) Method for estimation of fast heart rates and discusses another case of a regular WCT rhythm. ECG Blog #422 and Blog #425 Cases with Congenital Heart Disease in Adults. ECG Blog #196 Another Case with a regular WCT.

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BoardVitals - Cardiovascular

MAY 1, 2017

Cardiology Board Exam The ABIM Cardiology Board Exam lasts 2 days and is broken down into the Multiple-Choice Component and the ECG and Imaging Studies Component. According to the ABIM Blueprint , the following topics are covered.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

References Law YM, Lal AK, Chen S, Čiháková D, Cooper LT Jr, Deshpande S, Godown J, Grosse-Wortmann L, Robinson JD, Towbin JA; American Heart Association Pediatric Heart Failure and Transplantation Committee of the Council on Lifelong Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Health in the Young and Stroke Council.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) is a common supraventricular tachycardia in children and congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. As regards AVNRT in CHD patients, it represents the third most common form of arrhythmia in children with CHD.

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Congenital Heart Disease Tachycardia Ablation Congenital 45

Ken Grauer, MD

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It would probably tell us whether the abnormal QRS morphology that we see in Figure-1 is the result of VT vs SVT ( ie, with the abnormal QRS morphology being the result of the patients underlying Congenital Heart Disease ). ECG Blog #422 and Blog #425 — Cases with Congenital Heart Disease in Adults.

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