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Congenital Heart Disease Hospital 
Heart BMJ
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
In adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD patients), atrial arrhythmias (AA) and heart failure (HF) are common. Of these, AA is one of the leading causes for hospital admissions in ACHD care.
Open Heart
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Background Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) are clinically vulnerable to cardiac deteriorations and intercurrent infections. The outcomes of cardiac intervention timing, infant mortality and hospital care utilisation, were described by birth eras, and risk factors were explored using multivariable regression.
Open Heart
JANUARY 30, 2025
Background Short-term improvements in quality of life (QOL) have been reported in adult congenital heart disease patients with systemic right ventricle (sRV) failure after treatment with sacubitril/valsartan. This study aimed to evaluate the medium-term QOL changes in sRV failure patients treated with sacubitril/valsartan.
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.
Conquering CHD
JANUARY 17, 2025
Zeke and Zane were both diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) before birth. As far as congenital heart diseases go, HLHS falls on the rarer end of the spectrum. The Heart Institute collaborates with the CFCC through the Fetal Cardiology Program. Go do what you want to do and know your limits.
DAIC
MARCH 17, 2025
According to the American Heart Association, the most common birth defects in the U.S. are forms of congenital heart defects (CHD). They range from structural abnormalities, such as openings between the hearts chambers, to severe malformations, such as the absence of heart chambers or valves. In the U.S.,
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Conquering CHD
JULY 17, 2024
News & World Hospital Report rankings , we remind you this is only one of many tools you can use to have a conversation with your care team and should not be used as the sole factor when making decisions about your care. How do hospital rankings fit in? News & World Report ranks and rates hospitals. The post U.S.
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Medical Xpress - Cardiology
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, China.
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
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. There were no notable variances observed in postoperative hospitalization duration, mechanical ventilation period, or surgical mortality. P = 0.0017).
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.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 28, 2025
IntroductionVentricular septal defect (VSD) is a common congenital heart disease (CHD), accounting for 2030% of all CHD cases. While surgical closure has been the gold standard for treatment, transcatheter closure has emerged as a less invasive alternative, particularly for perimembranous VSDs.
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Conquering CHD
JUNE 20, 2023
Congenital heart disease is a daunting diagnosis for any parent. We’ll cover common types of medications used to treat congenital heart disease, what parents should know about their use, and potential side effects to watch out for. Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Journal of the American Heart Association
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
BackgroundLittle is known about outcomes following heart failure (HF) hospitalization among adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) in the United States. The ACHD HF+ hospitalizations increased from 6.6% to 14.0% (P<0.0001). Over a mean follow‐up period of 2.23 ± 2.19 years, 1.85],P<0.001).
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The left ventricular diverticulum (LVD) is a rare congenital heart disease commonly discovered during examinations. Herein, we report a LVD on the lateral wall of left ventricular outflow tract.
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Cincinnati Children's and the Christ Hospital Health Network, also in Cincinnati, have partnered on a clinic to address the needs of patients with congenital heart disease as they age out of pediatric care.
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.
Open Heart
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Objective Advances in management of congenital heart disease (CHD) have led to an increasing population of adults with CHD, many of whom require non-cardiac procedures. The location of care was classified into two categories: hospitals with and without cardiac surgical programmes. vs 2.3%, p<0.001).
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
JANUARY 22, 2025
Secondary outcome was examined by mean of univariable and multivariable logistic regression, severity of cardiac disease based on ECMO-support pre VAD-support, mean waiting time for transplantation, mean OR time and mean length of hospital stay before and after transplantation.Results144 patients could be included in the final analysis.
DAIC
JUNE 27, 2024
Attendees can join with their peers and participate in sessions on structural heart disease, congenital heart disease, guidelines and trials, AI/Machine learning, technical aspects of cardiac CT, coronary artery disease, vascular heart disease, debates and games and early career topics.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 3, 2025
BackgroundCor Triatriatum is a congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal presence of a fibromuscular junction in one of the atria, as seen on echocardiography. Data collection included demographic characteristics, clinical outcomes, hospitalization details, and surgical treatment.
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Conquering CHD
MARCH 7, 2024
This can be an especially trying time in the life of an adolescent with congenital heart disease, especially as they are undergoing the major transition of leaving the nest and going off to college, joining the workforce, or just moving far from home. This post was originally published in November 2017.
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. GIC of >3.25 years were identified in 32% (2709) of patients.
Journal of the American Heart Association
JANUARY 31, 2024
BackgroundTransgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals and long‐term survivors with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) are both growing populations with specialized needs. There were zero occurrences of the composite end point of unplanned hospitalization or thrombotic event over 71.1 years [interquartile range 14.8–21.5].
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
based Children's National Hospital has partnered with medical device company Compremium AG to help develop new technologies designed for pediatric patients. The partnership will first focus on noninvasive monitoring of central venous pressure for congenital heart disease patients. Washington, D.C.-based
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Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
MARCH 13, 2024
based Atlantic Health System's Morristown Medical Center and New York City-based NYU Langone Health expanded their partnership to include adult congenital heart disease services. Morristown, N.J.-based
Conquering CHD
JUNE 21, 2023
News & World Hospital Report rankings , we remind you this is only one of many tools you can use to have a conversation with your care team and should not be used as the sole factor when making decisions about your care. How do hospital rankings fit in? News & World Report ranks and rates hospitals. The post U.S.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
JANUARY 27, 2021
Press Release ERAS Program Expedites Recovery for Congenital Heart Surgery Patients January 30, 2021 jbagley Wed, 01/27/2021 - 16:12 Study shows multidisciplinary pediatric care improves patient outcomes and experiences **A recorded press briefing featuring this research is available.** hours for P2 versus 7.6 hours for P1.
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DAIC
MARCH 7, 2024
McNamara Keynote Unlocking the Diversity Key in the Pediatric and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Workforce Saturday, April 6, Noon – 1:15 p.m. I ntroducing Isabel-Jones will be Annette Kesewah Ansong, MD , Medical Director, Outpatient Cardiology, Children’s National Hospital (Wash, DC) The 55th Annual Louis F.
Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
MARCH 8, 2022
Webinar New STAT Scores, New Patients, New CHSD: The Upgrade Webinar kchalko Tue, 03/08/2022 - 12:49 March 17, 2022 The Congenital Heart Surgery Database (CHSD) continues to undergo improvements to enhance quality of care for patients. Congenital Data Manager Surgeon Image and implementation of new STAT scores.
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Adult Cardiac
AUGUST 29, 2024
Webinar The Future of ACHD Training and Certification gmckinney Thu, 08/29/2024 - 14:31 September 12, 2024 In this webinar, experts discuss insights into the management of adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Hobbs, MD, MBS University of Utah/Primary Children's Medical Center Salt Lake City, UT David C.
Heart 2023 Conference
JANUARY 17, 2024
Artirat Charukitpipat, CEO of Bumrungrad International Hospital, along with Associate Professor Dr. Taveesin Tanprayoon, Chief Medical Officer, and Professor Dr. Koonlawee Nademanee, Director of the Bumrungrad Heart Institute in Thailand, have spearheaded the establishment of a world-class heart institute.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
MARCH 6, 2024
Background Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) accounts for 2.6% of congenital heart disease and is an invariably fatal cardiac anomaly if left untreated. The mean hospital length of stay was 27.25 Approximately 33,750 babies are born annually with HLHS in developing countries. The surgical mortality was zero.
DAIC
MARCH 6, 2024
Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) has approved DEFINITY (Perflutren Lipid Microsphere) as an ultrasound enhancing agent for use in pediatric patients with suboptimal echocardiograms, including those who have undergone heart transplant, or have Kawasaki disease or a congenital cardiovascular anomaly.
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Global Cardiac Surgery
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
In the years to come, most procedures, in particular surgery for congenital heart defects, were performed at US military hospitals in South Vietnam. After the US forces left the country, fewer than 10 open-heart surgeries were done each year, due to widespread lack of supplies, devices, trained personnel, and funding.
Conquering CHD
JUNE 28, 2023
When heart defects are first diagnosed, the heart structure and function get all the attention. However, congenital heart disease (CHD) may have a lifelong impact on your whole being. This includes your mental health. It is important that we make mental health care a normal part of CHD care.
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Objectives Dysnatremia is a common electrolyte disturbance after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery for congenital heart disease (CHD) and a known risk factor for adverse neurological events and clinical outcomes. Postoperative cerebral MRI was performed before hospital discharge.
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DAIC
AUGUST 29, 2024
“Comprehensive echocardiographic exam with a 5G cellular network and robotic arm-based remote system is feasible with relatively good diagnostic accuracy,” said study author Dr Yu Liu, Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, China. A total of 51 patients were enrolled from the outpatient cardiology clinic.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JUNE 14, 2017
This case was sent by Dr Avinash Krishnamurthy, a fine emergency medicine resident from Australia Cairns base hospital Case : An adolescent male had a mechanical fall and injured his left shoulder and arm. Accelerated ventricular rhythm in children: a review and report of a case with congenital heart disease 3.
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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%
Stroke Journal
JANUARY 30, 2025
Overall, MCS patients were younger and were more likely to have congenital or acquired heart disease than non-MCS patients. Demographic, clinical, radiographic, treatment and outcome data were collected via chart review and entered into a secure, HIPAA-compliant RedCAP database.
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Circulation
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Introduction:Dextrocardia is a rare congenital condition where the heart's apex points to the right, with an incidence of about 0.01%. Patients usually have a normal life expectancy unless other structural heart diseases are present. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4140682-A4140682, November 12, 2024.
Global Cardiac Surgery
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
These infectious diseases have diverted attention and resources to the detriment of surgery in general and of cardiothoracic surgery in particular. The two aforementioned reasons also explain the high prevalence of rheumatic heart disease among Congolese children.
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. Patients with CHD commonly experience both supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, with each CHD type associated with different arrhythmia patterns.
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