Heart BMJ

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD patients), atrial arrhythmias (AA) and heart failure (HF) are common. 1 Factors related to congenital heart disease, such as underlying anatomy, surgical repair technique and scars, can all be considered as AA substrates.

Congenital Heart Disease 59

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Failure Arrhythmia 59

Heart BMJ

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Background Atrial arrhythmias (AA) and heart failure (HF) are major causes of hospitalisation in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Dates of first AA and HF presentations were documented, and outcomes of RFA, including acute and long-term success, were assessed.

Congenital Heart Disease 59

Congenital Heart Disease Heart Failure Congenital Arrhythmia 59

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. A timely diagnosis is essential for risk stratification, surveillance of associated conditions and counselling, particularly during family planning.

Congenital Heart Disease 59

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Document 59

Open Heart

JANUARY 19, 2025

Methods We included adult patients who had undergone Fontan surgery for congenital heart disease and were pregnant between 1994 and 2021. Conclusions Over one-third of women with Fontan physiology in our cohort had a documented pregnancy. We examined maternal and obstetric outcomes.

Congenital Heart Disease 52

Congenital Heart Disease Outcomes Physiology Arrhythmia 52

Heart BMJ

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Objective This study assessed the long-term effects of triple therapy with prostanoids on patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension associated with congenital heart disease (PAH-CHD), as there is limited information on the safety and efficacy of this treatment approach.

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Pulmonary 40

Circulation

AUGUST 12, 2024

Pathogeneses include connective tissue disorders, smooth muscle contraction disorders, and congenital heart disease, including bicuspid aortic valve, among others. The American Heart Association has published guidelines for diagnosis and management of thoracic aortic disease.

Pediatrics 81

Pediatrics Congenital Heart Disease Aortic valve Bicuspid/Mitral 81

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. BackgroundGaps in care (GIC) are common for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and can lead to worsening clinical status, unplanned hospitalization, and mortality.

Congenital Heart Disease 40

Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Education 40