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Revolutionary Genomic Study Sheds Light on Immune Microenvironment in Transplanted Pediatric Hearts

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© THE TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE 2024 milla1cf Tue, 02/13/2024 - 17:56 February 13, 2024 — Pediatric heart transplantation has long been hailed as a life-saving intervention for children suffering from end-stage heart failure. Our approach offers an unprecedented level of detail," said Dr. Martin. "We

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Cardiovascular Toxicity in Patients Treated for Childhood Cancer: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. There is increasing recognition that nearly all cancer treatments pose some short- or long-term risk for development of cardiovascular disease and that pediatric patients with cancer may be especially vulnerable to cardiovascular disease because of young age at treatment and expected long life span afterward.

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Influence of Chest Compression Duration on Pediatric In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Survival

Cardiology Update

The impact of chest compression (CC) pause duration on survival outcomes in pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests remains unclear, despite the American Heart Association’s recommendation to limit pauses to less than 10 seconds for children without solid evidence. Circulation 2024; 149: 1493-1500.

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The Future of Pediatric and Adult Heart Transplantation: Perspective From the United States

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 149, Issue 5 , Page 339-341, January 30, 2024.

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FDA Extends Approval for Alirocumab to Lower LDL-C in Pediatric Patients with HeFH 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Addressing an Unmet Need in Pediatric Patients with HeFH Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) affects about 1 in 313 people—characterized by dangerously high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. Detecting and treating it early in pediatric patients can prevent heart problems later.

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Researchers Link Infant Heart Defects, Childhood Cancer

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tim.hodson Mon, 03/17/2025 - 14:56 March 17, 2025 Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new research published today in the American Heart Associations flagship journal Circulation. are forms of congenital heart defects (CHD).

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Cardiovascular Management of Aortopathy in Children: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

Circulation, Ahead of Print. Pediatric practice varies widely, likely because aortopathy is pathogenically heterogeneous, including genetic and nongenetic conditions, and there is limited published evidence to guide care in children. The most common causes of pediatric aortopathy are reviewed.