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Congenital Heart Disease, Ahead of Print. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Congenital Heart Disease,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 154-156, January/February 2018. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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Congenital Heart Disease,Volume 13, Issue 1, Page 38-45, January/February 2018. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Novel mutation of GATA4 gene in Kurdish population of Iran with nonsyndromic congenital heart septals defects
ConclusionOur results show that there is a spectrum of GATA4 mutations resulting in septal defects. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fariborz Soheili, Zahra Jalili, Mahtab Rahbar, Zahed Khatooni, Amir Mashayekhi, Hossein Jafari Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Decreased inappropriate shocks with new generation ICDs in children and patients with congenital heart disease
ConclusionsPediatric and CHD patients are experiencing reduced inappropriate shocks with new generation ICD systems, though reduced lead fracture may account for this improvement. Clinical interventions after inappropriate shock favorably impact the subsequent rate of shocks once an inappropriate shock occurs. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephanie A. Goldstein, Martin J. LaPage, Brynn E. Dechert, Gerald A. Serwer, Sunkyung Yu, Ray E. Lowery, David J. Bradley Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Fetal heart size measurements as new predictors of homozygous α‐thalassemia‐1 in mid‐pregnancy
ConclusionFetal heart size measurements are novel, effective and noninvasive predictors of homozygosity for α‐thalassemia‐1 in mid‐pregnancy. The discriminatory power of HD and HA z‐scores was better than while that of HC and HL z‐scores was comparable to that of CTR. Further investigation is needed to understand the effectiveness of these predictors. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Xinyan Li, Xiaoxia Qiu, Huan Huang, Yili Zhao, Xueqin Li, Meng Li, Xiaoxian Tian Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Association between maternal body mass index and congenital heart defects in infants: A meta ‐analysis
Abstract
We conducted this meta‐analysis to address the open question of a possible association between maternal body mass index (BMI) and congenital heart defects (CHDs) in infants. We conducted a comprehensive computerized search of PubMed, Web of Science, Medline, and Embase databased (January 1980 through August 2017). We assessed the association between maternal BMI and the risk for congenital heart defects in their offspring. Study‐specific relative risk estimates were polled according to random‐effect or fixed‐effect models. From 2567 citations, a total of 13 case‐control studies and 4 cohort studies were ...
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yu Zhu, Yong Chen, Yu Feng, Di Yu, Xuming Mo Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The effects of lifestyle changes on serum lipid levels in children in a real life setting
ConclusionsOutpatient management of dyslipidemia is difficult. Only patients who participated in both diet and exercise showed significant improvement in outcomes when compared to those who did not make lifestyle changes. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Angeline D. Opina, Constance Cephus, Yunfei Wang, Samuel Younan, Douglas Moodie Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Arrhythmia after cone repair for Ebstein anomaly: The Mayo Clinic experience in 143 young patients
ConclusionsThe risk of arrhythmia after CR for EA in young patients is very low when a preoperative EPS is limited to those with WPW, known arrhythmia, or suspected arrhythmia. In smaller patients, it may be reasonable to defer the EPS. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Philip Wackel, Bryan Cannon, Joseph Dearani, Kristen Sessions, Kimberly Holst, Jonathan Johnson, Frank Cetta Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Right ventricular contractile reserve in tetralogy of Fallot patients with pulmonary regurgitation
ConclusionsTOF patients with dilated RV and PR have worse RV function at rest and during exercise, compared to TOF subjects without RV dilation. Long‐axis RV contractile reserve as assessed by TAPSE, was lower in TOF subjects versus controls, and was worse in those with significant RV dilation, suggesting a decline in contractile reserve with an increase in RV volume. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Clotilde Kingsley, Saad Ahmad, John Pappachan, Sujata Khambekar, Thomas Smith, Diane Gardiner, James Shambrook, Shankar Baskar, Ryan Moore, Gruschen Veldtman Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Subclinical hypothyroidism: A common finding in adult patients with cyanotic congenital heart disease
ConclusionSubclinical hypothyroidism is a very common finding in cyanotic congenital heart disease. This is not associated with increased levels of C‐reactive protein, heart failure, or autoimmunity but appears to be associated with cyanosis and age. Since the clinical impact of SCH is uncertain, further studies are needed to determine this. Regular thyroid evaluation is recommended in cyanotic congenital heart disease patients since SCH can develop to overt hypothyroidism. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Peter Bak, Cristel S. Hjortsh øj, Peter Gæde, Lars Idorn, Lars Søndergaard, Annette S. Jensen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
The 745.5 issue in code ‐based, adult congenital heart disease population studies: Relevance to current and future ICD‐9‐CM and ICD‐10‐CM studies
ConclusionsThis validation study demonstrates that 745.5 performed poorly across all ages. As 745.5 is widely used in population‐level investigations and ICD‐10‐CM perpetuates the problem, future analyses utilizing CHD codes should consider separate analysis of those identified only through code 745.5. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fred H. Rodriguez, Georges Ephrem, Jennifer F. Gerardin, Cheryl Raskind ‐Hood, Carol Hogue, Wendy Book Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Impact of pregnancy on autograft dilatation and aortic valve function following the Ross procedure
ConclusionsPregnancy was not associated with significantly increased adverse events in patients following the Ross procedure. Special care should be taken after the first pregnancy, as multiparity may lead to increased neoaortic dilatation. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Horacio G. Carvajal, Kathryn J. Lindley, Trupti Shah, Anoop K. Brar, Philip M. Barger, Joseph J. Billadello, Pirooz Eghtesady Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
State of the art review: Chemotherapy ‐induced cardiotoxicity in children
This article aims to provide a review on the myocardial injury process, chemotherapeutic agents that lead to cardiotoxicity, the definition of cardiotoxicity, and the methods of timely detection and treatment. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert W. Loar, Cory V. Noel, Hari Tunuguntla, John L. Colquitt, Ricardo H. Pignatelli Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Home ‐based interval training increases endurance capacity in adults with complex congenital heart disease
ConclusionHome‐based interval exercise training increased endurance capacity and peak exercise capacity in adults with complex congenital heart disease. Aerobic endurance might be more relevant than peak oxygen uptake with regard to daily activities, and therefore a more clinically relevant measure to evaluate. (Source: Congenital Heart Disease)
Source: Congenital Heart Disease - December 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Camilla Sandberg, Magnus Hedstr öm, Karin Wadell, Mikael Dellborg, Anders Ahnfelt, Anna‐Klara Zetterström, Amanda Öhrn, Bengt Johansson Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
