Pattern of inpatient pediatric cardiology consultations in sub ‐Saharan Africa
Abstract
Malawi is one of the poorest nations in the world, ranked 151st among 195 countries by the World Bank, with an under‐5‐year mortality rate of 63 per 1000 live births. There are no previous studies describing the spectrum of inpatient pediatric cardiology consultations in sub‐Saharan Africa. A descriptive cohort study was performed at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH), a tertiary care hospital in Lilongwe, Malawi. Demographic, anthropometric, and clinical information for all cardiology consults patients aged 0–18 years admitted to the children's wards over a period of 1 month was reviewed. Seventy‐three consu...
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kriti Puri, Peter Kazembe, Treasure Mkaliainga, Msandeni Chiume, Antonio G. Cabrera, Amy Sims Sanyahumbi Tags: FELLOWS FORUM Source Type: research
Five decades of the Fontan operation: A systematic review of international reports on outcomes after univentricular palliation
In conclusion, patients palliated for complex univentricular heart malformations nowadays benefit from the experience and technical developments of the past decades and have a significantly improved long‐term prognosis. However, important issues concerning postoperative long‐term morbidity and mortality are still unsolved and clear intrinsic limitations of the Fontan circulation are becoming evident as the population of Fontan patients ages. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Laura S. Kverneland, Peter Kramer, Stanislav Ovroutski Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Congenital heart disease patients' and parents' perception of disease ‐specific knowledge: Health and impairments in everyday life
ConclusionsPatients' age, CHD severity, and psychosocial support seem to be related to self‐assessed state of health and impairments in everyday life. To evaluate causality beyond associations, the development of patients' and parents' assessments and quality of life during the phase of transition from childhood to adulthood could be investigated by prospective long‐term studies. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paul C. Helm, Sebastian Kempert, Marc ‐André Körten, Wiebke Lesch, Katharina Specht, Ulrike M. M. Bauer Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Clinical yield of fetal echocardiography for suboptimal cardiac visualization on obstetric ultrasound
ConclusionsWe found a low fetal cardiac anomaly rate in studies performed for suboptimal views on obstetric ultrasound. The majority of women referred for this indication were obese. The practice of routine referral for this indication deserves further evaluation. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 25, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rick D. Vavolizza, Pe'er Dar, Barrie Suskin, Robert M. Moore, Kenan W.D. Stern Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Association between maternal body mass index and congenital heart defects in infants: A meta ‐analysis
Congenital Heart Disease, EarlyView. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Congenital Heart Disease, Ahead of Print. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 23, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
The effects of lifestyle changes on serum lipid levels in children in a real life setting
Congenital Heart Disease, EarlyView. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Congenital Heart Disease, Ahead of Print. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Arrhythmia after cone repair for Ebstein anomaly: The Mayo Clinic experience in 143 young patients
Congenital Heart Disease,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 26-30, January/February 2018. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Congenital Heart Disease,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 26-30, January/February 2018. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - January 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
