Sudden Cardiac Arrest Preparedness in Michigan: Partnering with Project ADAM to develop a HEARTSafe Schools state model
We describe a program to promote preparedness for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and bystander response in schools and by extension into communities. The MI HEARTSafe Schools program was initiated in 2014 by a multifaceted state-wide group convened by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Monica Goble, Sravani Avula, Debra Duquette, Randy Gillary, Gwen Fosse, Robert A. Swor, Mike Bowers, Mark Russell, Nancy Cutler Tags: Review Source Type: research
Causes of sudden death in the young — Cardiac and non-cardiac
The spectrum of causes of sudden death in the young is broad and varied. Sudden death in a young person is always a tragedy, more so because many sudden deaths are potentially preventable. Clinicians caring for the young need to be familiar with the causes to allow precise diagnosis and focused management. Paediatric Cardiologists need to be aware of non-cardiac causes and similarly Paediatricians need to be aware that there are a wide spectrum of cardiac causes that may be difficult to diagnose. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 3, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Janet E Lang, Andreas Pflaumer, Andrew M Davis Tags: Review Source Type: research
Causes of sudden death in the young – cardiac and non-cardiac
Multiple definitions of sudden death and sudden cardiac death (SCD) have been used in different series. The death is most often unexpected and occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms [1,2]. The distinction between cardiac and non-cardiac is critical because of the inherited nature of many causes of sudden cardiac death. [3] (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 2, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Janet E Lang, Andreas Pflaumer, Andrew M Davis Tags: Review Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Future Topics and Guest Editors
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The Future of Sudden Cardiac Death Research
Sudden unexplained death (SUD) in the young is a rare but tragic event. As genetic cardiac causes underlie the majority of SUD cases, surviving family members with the same genetic substrate as their deceased relative may be at increased risk. Presently, the diagnostic strategy to young SUD victims and their families is yet not standardized, the underlying aetiology in an important fraction of cases is still unravelled, and risk prediction in the genetically affected relatives is difficult due the variable expressivity of disease-causing mutations. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahmad S. Amin, Arthur A.M. Wilde Tags: Review Source Type: research
Systematic review of risk stratification of pediatric ventricular arrhythmia in structurally normal and abnormal hearts
Pediatric ventricular tachycardia (VT) occurs in both structurally normal and abnormal hearts. Spontaneous, sustained VT has an incidence of 1/100,000 among children. However, short episodes of VT can occur in up to 3% of healthy teenagers and up to 16% in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Prevalence of VT after tetralogy of Fallot repair has been estimated to be between 3% and 14% in several large clinical series, with a 2% incidence of cardiac death over 32years. Because VT-related fatality is more prevalent in adults, it was previously believed that VT in children/adolescents had the same characteristics, etiologies, and out...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 22, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mohamed Nagiub, Kerri Carter, Richard Shepard Tags: Review Source Type: research
Role of the molecular autopsy in the investigation of sudden cardiac death
Sudden cardiac death is a devastating outcome of a number of cardiovascular disorders and affects all ages [1]. The death is most often unexpected, can occur without prior symptoms, and has major implications for the surviving family. The prevalence of sudden cardiac death is significant, with at least 3 million people worldwide dying suddenly each year. In the United States, sudden cardiac death occurs in up to 350,000 people each year, translating to 950 deaths per day, or 1 death every 1.5min [1,2]. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Richard D. Bagnall, Christopher Semsarian Source Type: research
Response to the letter to the Editor on “The United States Pediatric Cardiology 2015 Workforce Assessment: A Survey of Current Training and Employment Patterns"
We appreciate the comments of Drs. Alsaied and James regarding the recently published 2015 Cardiology Work Force survey results. We agree that it is crucial to encourage and recruit highly skilled and motivated residents into our field going forward. We are also encouraged by the success of all trainees in obtaining jobs. It may be that the perceived difficulties in finding employment in certain subspecialties relate to the distance applicants had to go to find a job in their area of expertise, or even taking a position in cardiology outside of their area of extra training. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 9, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: David Brown, Robert Ross Source Type: research
Simulation based medical education in graduate medical education training and assessment programs
The healthcare system has an inconsistent record of ensuring patient safety. One of the main factors contributing to this poor record is inadequate interdisciplinary team behavior. Learning how to function within an interdisciplinary team must begin early in medical training. Simulation based medical education (SBME) is an important part of graduate medical education (GME) training, the acquisition of core competencies and their assessment. In this paper, we describe SBME as it relates to learning and professional maturation. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 6, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lara G. Kothari, Khushali Shah, Paul Barach Source Type: research
The danger of relying on the interpretation of p-values in single studies: Irreproducibility of results from clinical studies
P-values are a common component and outcome measure in most every published observational or randomized clinical trial. However, junior faculty, fellows, and residents have little or no training in statistics and are forced to rely on the interpretation of results based solely on the authors or secondary sources. This education gap applies to an even larger audience including many physicians, researchers, journalists, and policy makers. That is a dangerous approach. Statistical analysis of data often involves the calculation and reporting of the p-value as statistically significant or not, without much further thought. (So...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ronald L. Thomas, Paul R. Barach, James D. Wilkinson, Ahmad A. Farooqi, Steven E. Lipshultz Source Type: research
Danger of relying on the interpretation of p-values in single studies: Irreproducibility of clinical finding results
P-values, are a common component and outcome measure in most every published observational or randomized clinical trial. However, junior faculty, fellows, and residents have little or no training in statistics and are forced to rely on the interpretation of results based solely on the authors or secondary sources. This education gap applies to an even large audience including many physicians, researchers, journalists, and policy makers. That is a dangerous approach. Statistical analysis of data often involves the calculation and reporting of the p-value as statistically significant or not, without much further thought. (So...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ronald L. Thomas, Paul R. Barach, James D. Wilkinson, Ahmad A. Farooqi, Steven E. Lipshultz Source Type: research
Preface - Pediatric Graduate Medical Education
Progress in Pediatric Cardiology has undergone several changes recently including a commitment to be a home for submissions from our trainees in pediatric cardiology. To that end, Progress in Pediatric Cardiology is now the Official Journal of the Society of Pediatric Cardiology Training Program Directors (SPCTPD) and has dedicated this issue of the journal to education. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - February 4, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert D. Ross, Steven E. Lipshultz Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Forced Vital Capacity Predicts Morbidity and Mortality in Adult Patients with Fontan Circulation
Due to advances in cardiology and cardiac surgery, the 15-year survival after the Fontan operation for palliation of single-ventricle congenital heart disease (CHD) is now over 90% [1,2]. However, survivors with Fontan circulation are at risk for developing long-term complications that include exercise intolerance, congestive heart failure, protein losing enteropathy, plastic bronchitis, arrhythmias, stroke, and cirrhosis, all of which contribute to the risk for hospitalization and death in long-term follow-up [2 –6]. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - January 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Katie E. Cohen, Matthew Buelow, Jennifer Dixon, Ruta Brazauskas, Scott Cohen, Michael G. Earing, Salil Ginde Source Type: research
