Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 30, 2024

Adult congenital heart disease Pregnancy Transition of care Challenges heart failure.

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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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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) represents the poster child for monomorphic ventricular tachycardia (MVT) in congenital heart disease. Sustained MVT affects approximately 10% of such patients at 30 years after cardiac repair and is inextricably related to the burden of sudden cardiac death (SCD).(1)

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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Single ventricle heart diseases (SVHDs), the most severe type of congenital heart disease, requires immediate treatment after birth. A growing number of fetal therapies make the benefits of early diagnosis even more important.

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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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Heart BMJ

AUGUST 26, 2024

LEARNING OBJECTIVES Review the diagnostic pathway for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in congenital heart disease (CHD). Understand and interpret right heart catheterisation data in pulmonary hypertension related to CHD. Recognise the typical presentation of PAH in patients with CHD.

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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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American College of Cardiology

MARCH 25, 2024

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. In this episode, the focus is on congenital heart disease.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

JANUARY 9, 2024

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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Heart Sisters

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Many adults born with congenital heart disease have never met anyone else with a similar condition - which is where patient support organizations shine!

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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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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

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

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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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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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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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

MAY 16, 2024

Congenital heart disease (CHD) includes a variety of structural malformations affecting the heart and blood vessels. With growing understanding of the molecular processes involved in heart development, genetic variants have been proven to play a crucial role in the development of CHD.

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American College of Cardiology

JUNE 6, 2024

The following are key points to remember from an American Heart Association scientific statement on the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure (HF) in children and adolescents with congenital heart disease (CHD).

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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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Medical Xpress - Cardiology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A coordinated, multidisciplinary health care team to address the specific physical, psychological and developmental needs of children with Trisomy 21, or Down syndrome, and congenital heart disease may help children with these conditions lead longer and more productive lives, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. (..)

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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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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background/Introduction:Adults with congenital heart disease have higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide, compared to those without congenital heart disease. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4147236-A4147236, November 12, 2024.

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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.

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Adult patients surviving with congenital heart disease (ACHD) is growing. We examine the factors associated with heart transplant outcomes in this challenging population with complex anatomy requiring redo-sur.

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Conquering CHD

JANUARY 16, 2024

This was a bold move at the time, when most patients with his congenital heart condition — dextro-transposition of the great arteries, or d-TGA — were advised to avoid exercise and strenuous activity. Watch Chris’ story *This blog post is sponsored by the Heart Institute at Children’s Hospital Colorado.

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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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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 7, 2024

Congenital heart disease is a prevalent birth defect, accounting for approximately one-third of major birth defects. In response, we have released a dataset containing 828 DICOM chest x-ray files from children with diagnosed congenital heart disease, alongside corresponding cardiac ultrasound reports.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

JULY 22, 2024

It will also discuss the clinical applications of MRI in diagnosing and monitoring placental insufficiency, as well as its implications for fetal growth restriction (FGR) and congenital heart disease (CHD).

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

APRIL 23, 2024

Due to the challenges posed by the unique group of fetuses and the dynamic organ of the heart, research into the application of AI in the prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease (CHD) is particularly active.

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HeartRhythm

JUNE 30, 2024

Atrial arrhythmias are an important source of morbidity in adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) and have been linked to sudden death in certain subgroups. Whereas intra-atrial reentrant tachycardia (IART) is the most common arrhythmia, the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing.

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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

BackgroundAs a minimally invasive approach to treating congenital heart disease (CHD), the application of the right subaxillary small incision (RSSI) has been developing fast in its indication spectrum.

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DAIC

MARCH 13, 2024

New Jersey-based Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center and New York-based NYU Langone Health, both nationally recognized cardiovascular programs, have announced that they are expanding their partnership to provide patients improved access to adult congenital heart disease services and the specialist directed care.

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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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Science Daily - Heart Disease

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A research team reported recently that heart muscle cells grown from induced pluripotent stem cells can integrate into the hearts of monkeys with a state of pressure overload.

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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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Circulation

MARCH 28, 2024

Wearable biosensors (wearables) enable continual, noninvasive physiologic and behavioral monitoring at home for those with pediatric or congenital heart disease. Challenges related to the use of wearables are common to every clinical setting, but specific topics for consideration in congenital heart disease are highlighted.

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HeartRhythm

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Cardiac device therapy is frequently required for individuals with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), whether it be for bradyarrhythmia, ventricular tachyarrhythmia, or cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

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