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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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MAY 30, 2024

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

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Med Page Today

MARCH 1, 2024

(MedPage Today) -- Among babies with severe congenital heart disease (CHD), neurological abnormalities tended to cluster in those who had been exposed to some placental pathology while still in the womb, a single-center prospective study found.

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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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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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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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Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

DECEMBER 1, 2024

This rare case of a left main congenital coronary aneurysm suggests that treatment should consider the patient's overall condition, thrombosis presence, suitability for anticoagulant therapy, and aneurysm location and size. Due to the high surgical risk, conservative treatment was chosen.

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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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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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Science Daily - Heart Disease

APRIL 17, 2024

Adults with congenital heart defects were more likely to experience an abnormal, irregular heartbeat, finds a new study.

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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

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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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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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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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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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. Explore the treatment options for PAH-CHD.

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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

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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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 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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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Congenital and Pediatric Care gtrainyte Mon, 02/05/2024 - 11:14 Scroll to top STS recognizes the important role of congenital and pediatric specialists. Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are the most common types of birth defects, and babies born with these conditions are living longer and healthier lives.

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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. Chris really pushed our understanding of how important exercise is for the very complex congenital heart defects,” Dr. Kay says. “He

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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

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

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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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