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.

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 6:00 p.m. ET – Physician Documentation Q&A Online Recorded Presentation Topics Session 1: (5 hours total) V. The program also focuses on reimbursement issues affecting the specialty as a whole. Live Q&A and Discussion Schedule Friday, February 10 4:00 p.m. ET – 4:15 p.m. ET – 5:15 p.m.

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Reimbursement Cardiothoracic Document Congenital 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

BackgroundGaps in care (GIC) are common for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and can lead to worsening clinical status, unplanned hospitalization, and mortality. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. Understanding of how social determinants of health (SDOH) contribute to GIC in CHD is incomplete.

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Congenital Heart Disease Congenital Heart Disease Education 40

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

MARCH 25, 2024

Evaluation of escape rates and ventricular ectopy with exercise in complete heart block is an important aspect in the evaluation of congenital complete heart block. ECG showing congenital complete heart block with ventricular rate of 47/min and atrial rate of 63/min.

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Exercise Pediatrics Congenital Tachycardia 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This educational event covers coding changes specific to cardiothoracic surgery, with concentrations in Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery (Esophagus, Mediastinum, Pulmonary), and Vascular Surgery. ET – Congenital Cardiac Q&A 11 a.m. ET – 11 a.m.

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Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Education 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This educational event covers coding specific to cardiothoracic surgery, with concentrations in Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery (Esophagus, Mediastinum, Pulmonary), and Vascular Surgery. Discuss the 2025 changes to the E/M modifiers and guidelines.

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Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Allied Health 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This educational event covers coding specific to cardiothoracic surgery, with concentrations in Evaluation and Management (E/M) visits, Adult Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Heart Surgery, General Thoracic Surgery (Esophagus, Mediastinum, Pulmonary), and Vascular Surgery. Discuss the 2025 changes to the E/M modifiers and guidelines. 

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Cardiothoracic Reimbursement Best Practices Allied Health 52

Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Please check from this list , a good document on ASD device implantation from Poland Source : Grygier M, S. Percutaneous closure of atrial septal defect: a consensus document of the joint group of experts from the Association of Cardiovascular Interventions and the Grown-Up Congenital Heart Disease Section of the Polish Cardiac Society.

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Congenital Heart Disease Document Cardiovascular Interventions Congenital 52

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

JANUARY 14, 2024

Right Heart Catheterization in Tetralogy of Fallot With the availability of high resolution echocardiographic images and Doppler echocardiography, role of cardiac catheterization has come down in tetralogy of Fallot and other congenital heart diseases in general. Magnetic resonance imaging is another way of documenting coronary anomalies.

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Congenital Heart Disease Pulmonary Anatomy Aortic 52

Journal of the American Heart Association

DECEMBER 29, 2023

BackgroundIndividuals with genetic syndromes can manifest both congenital heart disease (CHD) and cancer attributable to possible common underlying pathways. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Cancer Congenital Heart Disease Pediatrics Congenital 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JUNE 14, 2017

I’ve attached an article and an abstract (that article is in Japanese unfortunately … ) that do document that you CAN however on occasion find AIVR in otherwise healthy children — and I suppose that IS what we have here. Accelerated ventricular rhythm in children: a review and report of a case with congenital heart disease 3.

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Chest Pain Congenital Heart Disease Article Congenital 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Echo studies in patients with documented cardiac tamponade confirm that electrical alternans is synchronous with and a direct result of the pendulous movement of the heart within the enlarged, fluid-filled pericardial sac of a patient with large pericardial effusion ( the "swinging heart" phenomenon ).

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Tachycardia Cardiac Arrest ICU Blog 131

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It is important to be aware that this does not rule out congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS). I therefore feel it relevant to document ( in your dictation/on the medical chart ) when significant artifact potentially impairs the accuracy of your interpretation. In today's case — the QTc shortened after discontinuation of herbal remedies.

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Tachycardia Blog Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia 113

Global Cardiac Surgery

AUGUST 14, 2018

It has been reported that the estimated burden of congenital heart disease (CHD) in Ghana approximates 372 per million population , a disproportionally high number due to the higher fertility rate in the country relative to other countries in the Region. million people, with 10.95 million children (38.8% of total) under 15 years old.

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Cardiothoracic Open-Heart Surgery Bicuspid/Mitral Congenital Heart Disease 52

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Congenital

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

PowerPoint images, Excel, and Word Documents are not permitted.) PowerPoint images, Excel, and Word Documents are not permitted) Only abstracts submitted using the online system will be considered for presentation. The file should be in.jpg,tif, or.png format. Images: One (1) image is allowed.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This patient was reported to have distant heart sounds but was not hypotensive and did not have JVD according to documentation. Beck’s triad only happens all 3 together in approximately 1/3rd of patients. Smith comment : First, IV fluids are indicated to improve preload.

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Tachycardia Pericarditis Ultrasound Blood Pressure 40

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

BackgroundWhile several studies have explored the outcomes of transcatheter interventions for modified Blalock–Taussig shunts (MBTSs) in a broad range of congenital heart diseases, none have specifically examined the interventions in patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) who underwent Norwood palliation (NP).MethodsThis

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