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Instructors' collection ECG: Pediatric ECG: One month old infant

ECG Guru

Intubated and given nitric oxide for pulmonary hypertension. Four- week echo continues to show pulmonic valve stenosis. Patient scheduled for a balloon valvuloplasty. Unlike adult hearts, the right ventricle comparatively large due to the work it has to do to pump against the high pulmonary pressure before birth.

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Correction to: Mortality Patterns in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Insights Into Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Associations

Journal of the American Heart Association

In the article byTakajoetal, Mortality Patterns in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Insights Into Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Associations, which published online on January 17, 2025 (J Am Heart Assoc.2025;2025;14:e037908. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print. 2025;2025;14:e037908.

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Absorbable metal stents for vascular use in pediatric cardiology: progress and outlook

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

The desired ultimate ability for such devices to treat a vascular stenosis without long-term device-related complications or impeding future treatment continues to evoke excitement in clinicians and engineers alike. The past five years have yielded impressive advancements in fully absorbable metal stent technology.

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Basics of Echocardiography

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

The aorta, right ventricular outflow tract and pulmonary artery up to its bifurcation is imaged in the upward angulation shown in the left panel. Colour flow shows the flow in pulmonary artery. Planimetry of mitral valve area can be obtained in parasternal short axis view in case of mitral stenosis.

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Mortality Patterns in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis: Insights Into Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure Associations

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundPulmonary vein stenosis in children is associated with a poor prognosis. However, the cause and risk factors for mortality remain uncertain.MethodsThis retrospective, singlecenter study identified children with primary and secondary pulmonary vein stenosis through a cardiac catheterization database. 95% CI, 2.214.1];P<0.001).

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Valsartan to Prevent Acquired Pulmonary Vein Stenosis in Pediatric Patients After Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection Surgery

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundRecurrent pulmonary vein stenosis (PVS) following surgical repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is associated with poor prognosis. Journal of the American Heart Association, Volume 14, Issue 4 , February 18, 2025.

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Latest Medical News: Partial Heart Transplant of an Infant

Wellnest

In a remarkable leap forward for pediatric cardiac care, a groundbreaking partial heart transplant procedure has emerged as a beacon of hope for infants facing severe congenital heart conditions. The surgical team skillfully dissected the pulmonary artery ostia and coronary artery buttons, preparing for the intricate transplant.