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Atrial Fibrillation Ablation in Congenital Heart Disease: Therapeutic Challenges and Future Perspectives

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. The increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with congenital heart disease raises significant questions regarding its management. Emerging imaging modalities and ablation techniques might have a role to play.

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Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Individuals With Congenital Heart Disease: Updates in Neuroprotection, Risk-Stratification, Evaluation, and Management: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Over the past decade, new research has advanced scientific knowledge of neurodevelopmental trajectories, factors that increase neurodevelopmental risk, and neuroprotective strategies for individuals with congenital heart disease.

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2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print.

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Evaluation and Management of Chronic Heart Failure in Children and Adolescents With Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. With continued medical and surgical advancements, most children and adolescents with congenital heart disease are expected to survive to adulthood.

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Alterations in Liver Perfusion in Adults With Fontan Circulation as Assessed by Dual Cholate Clearance

Journal of the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundFontan circulation (FC) in complex congenital heart disease is characterized by altered hemodynamics and associated with Fontanassociated liver disease.

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Advancing Wearable Biosensors for Congenital Heart Disease: Patient and Clinician Perspectives: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Wearable biosensors (wearables) enable continual, noninvasive physiologic and behavioral monitoring at home for those with pediatric or congenital heart disease. Wearables allow patients to access their personal data and monitor their health.

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Latest research redefines neurodevelopmental risks, outcomes for congenital heart disease

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

More than a decade of new knowledge about neurodevelopmental risk in people with congenital heart disease has changed the thinking about who is most at risk and the factors that impact neurological development, learning, emotions and behaviors, according to a new American Heart Association statement published in Circulation.