Science Daily - Heart Disease

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The organoids recapitulate hallmarks of pregestational diabetes-induced congenital heart disease found in mice and humans. An advanced human heart organoid system can be used to model embryonic heart development under pregestational diabetes-like conditions, researchers report.

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Journal of Clinical Investigation - Cardiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To date, biallelic loss-of-function variants in 3 genes encoding nonredundant enzymes of the NAD de novo synthesis pathway — KYNU, HAAO, and NADSYN1 — have been identified in humans with congenital malformations defined as congenital NAD deficiency disorder (CNDD).

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HCPLive

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Crinecerfont is indicated to be used with glucocorticoids to control androgen levels in adults and pediatric patients with classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JUNE 3, 2024

The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) in adult patients has risen with advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques. Surgical modifications and hemodynamic changes increase the susceptibility to arrhythmias, impacting morbidity and mortality rates, with arrhythmias being the leading cause of hospitalizations and sudden deaths.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2024

The increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in adults with congenital heart disease raises significant questions regarding its management. The unique underlying anatomic and physiological background further adds to the difficulty in eliminating the AF burden in these patients.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

February marks Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable advancements in the care for congenital heart disease (CHD). Historically viewed with a grim outlook, CHD has journeyed from a potentially lethal condition to a chronic disease managed into adulthood.

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 19, 2024

Developments in cardiovascular (CV) surgery and related care have led to the improved survival of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and more teenagers and adults living with congenital heart disease (ACHD).

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 1, 2024

For adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD), those with heart failure (HF) hospitalizations have an increased risk for mortality and morbidity, according to a study published in the Dec. 5 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.

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Med Page Today

JANUARY 20, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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Open Heart

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Objective To determine the magnitude of any excess risk of mortality and hospitalisation due to COVID-19 infection in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the UK healthcare system.

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Circulation

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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. It also includes an updated algorithm for referral, evaluation, and management of individuals at high risk.

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Heart BMJ

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Congenital heart defects are the most common type of birth defect, affecting 1% of live births. The underlying cause of congenital heart disease is frequently unknown. However, advances in human genetics and genome technologies have helped expand congenital heart disease pathogenesis knowledge during the last few decades.

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American College of Cardiology

JANUARY 19, 2024

What is the prevalence of elevated levels of anxiety and depression in adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD)?

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

In this episode, the focus is on congenital heart disease. In this panel discussion, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Tricia Keegan, NP, DNP, FACC, Disty Pearson, PA-C, AACC, and Bailey Estes MSN, AGNP-C, to explore best practices related to structural heart disease.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a guideline comparison on participation in competitive sports by patients with congenital heart disease.

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American College of Cardiology

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This year saw exciting developments in the treatment of pediatric and congenital heart disease. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) continued to dominate the field of interventional cardiology.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low (12–50%).

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HCPLive

MARCH 14, 2024

In this AAD 2024 interview, Bunick highlights several new findings on the use of topical isotretinoin for treatment of congenital ichthyosis.

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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 4, 2024

addressed the safety, tolerability, and outcomes of patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) treated with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i). Neijenhuis et al. and Fusco et al.

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American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 5, 2024

Is engagement in vigorous exercise, including competitive sports, associated with increased risk for life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in individuals with known and treated congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS)?

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don't fully understand what causes them. Previous research had suggested that some heart defects could be triggered by problems with the placenta, the organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing embryo.

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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 11, 2024

The following are key points to remember from an American Heart Association Scientific Statement on neurodevelopmental outcomes for individuals with congenital heart disease, which includes updates in neuroprotection, risk-stratification, evaluation, and management.

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Med Page Today

OCTOBER 26, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) is higher among those who live at higher altitudes, and more prevalent among females, according to a new study presented at ACC Latin America 2024.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Due to improvements in recognition and management of their multisystem disease, the long‐term survival of infants, children, and adolescents with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease now matches children with congenital heart disease and no genetic condition in many scenarios.

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HCPLive

AUGUST 20, 2024

Results suggest paternal hepatitis B virus infection prior to pregnancy is associated with a 40% increased risk of congenital heart diseases in their children.

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Circulation

AUGUST 18, 2024

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue 8 , Page 583-585, August 20, 2024.

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Med Page Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Kids born via assisted reproductive technology (ART) had higher risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs), though the absolute risk difference was small, an observational Nordic study of 7.7 million children found. Major CHDs.

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Med Page Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Maternal type 1 diabetes (T1D) emerged as the larger contributor to the child's risk of congenital heart defect (CHD) when considering maternal diabetes and weight status together, a Finnish population-based cohort study found.

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The global prevalence of congenital heart disease is higher among women who live at high altitudes, according to a new study presented at ACC Latin America 2024 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

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American College of Cardiology

MAY 23, 2024

The following are key points to remember from a science advisory on advancing wearable biosensors for patients with congenital heart disease.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Objective Cardiac surgery in Congenital Heart Disease-Heterotaxy (CHD-HTX) patients often leads to increased postoperative airway complications. Abnormal respiratory ciliary function, resembling primary ciliary dyskinesia, has been observed. We observed a trend toward an increased length of post-operative stay in the CD group (15.0

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American College of Cardiology

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

What is the impact of intraoperative His bundle (HB) mapping during complex biventricular congenital heart disease (CHD) repair on postoperative atrioventricular block requiring pacemaker (AVB/PM)?

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Med Page Today

AUGUST 19, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- A child's risk of congenital heart disease (CHD) may be related to a past hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in either parent, according to a retrospective cohort study. Paternal preconception HBV infection was linked to significantly.

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MIBHS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common type of birth defect, affecting nearly 1 in 100 newborns. Understanding Congenital Heart Defects A congenital heart defect refers to a problem with the structure of the heart that is present at birth. These structural abnormalities of the heart are present at birth.

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American College of Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

6829) and the Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 (H.R. House of Representatives passed two significant pieces of cardiovascular legislation on Sept. 23 – the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act (H.R.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Background While research on congenital heart disease has been extensively conducted worldwide, comprehensive studies from developing countries and the Arab world remain scarce. Aim This study aims to perform a bibliometric review of research on congenital heart disease in the Arab world from 1997 to 2022.

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