Future Topics and Guest Editors
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Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Future Meetings
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Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 31, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Pediatric Cardiac Failure: Review with a Focus on Unique Subgroups
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a widely used form of mechanical circulatory support for infants and children with refractory cardiac and respiratory failure. The use of ECMO in infant and pediatric cardiac failure continues to increase over the last decade with 51% survival to discharge. Despite improvements in short term survival, ECMO remains an invasive and expensive therapy with significant associated complications and both short and long term sequelae. The focus of this review is to provide clinicians with a better understanding of the evolving indications, implementation, complications, outcomes and ut...
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 18, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Katherine Cashen, Taemyn K. Hollis, Ralph E. Delius, Kathleen L. Meert Source Type: research
Measuring hassles in adults with congenital heart disease
Medical professionals who care for young adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) provide not only medical care, but also address psychosocial issues unique to this patient population. Still, little is known about the daily stressors encountered among adults with CHD. The present study investigated daily stressors within the adult CHD population. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 15, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stephen C. Cook, Morgan Hindes, Colleen Pater, Tim M. Maul Source Type: research
Right sided heart failure and pulmonary hypertension: New insights into disease mechanisms and treatment modalities
Pulmonary hypertension (PH), a rare chronic progressive disorder, is a well established cause of right heart failure. Given that right heart function is the most important determinant of PH patient longevity Sandoval et al. (1994), D'Alonzo et al. (1991), Benza et al. (2010) [1–3], right heart pressure overload and failure secondary to PH is a critical aspect of the disease to review. In this article, we will highlight new research on the mechanisms of PH induced right heart failure, as well as review the latest PH treatments aimed at improving or sustaining right heart function. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - May 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Diana Drogalis-Kim, John Jefferies, Ivan Wilmot, Juan Alejos Source Type: research
Fetal echocardiography — A recent four year experience from a single urban center
The purpose of this study was to determine the yield of fetal echocardiography based on indications for referral and to establish the incidence of structural heart disease noted in a diverse urban population.A retrospective review of our Pediatric Echocardiography Laboratory database was undertaken from March 2010 to June 2014. Demographic information, indications for referral and prenatal diagnoses were recorded. The diagnosed cardiac anomalies were classified into structural and rhythm abnormalities and the former was divided into major and minor anomalies. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - April 2, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Arpit Agarwal, Shanassa Roen-Padilla, Jyotsana Khemani, Marina Osmolovsky, Cynthia Amirtharaj, Alok Bhutada, Daniela Rafii, Prema Ramaswamy Source Type: research
Heart Transplantation in adults for Fontan failure
Since the original description of atriopulmonary connection for palliation of univentricular circulations in 1971 by Fontan and Baudet [1], thousands of patients have undergone variations of Fontan palliation for single ventricle physiology. While Fontan surgery offers effective palliation, by 20years after Fontan palliation approximately 30% of patients have experienced death or need for transplant [2–4] Management of Fontan failure can be challenging due to varying etiologies, often involving multiple organ systems. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jennifer Gerardin, Fred Rodriguez, Anita Saraf, Wendy M. Book Tags: Review Source Type: research
Heart transplantation in adults for Fontan failure
Since the original description of atriopulmonary connection for palliation of univentricular circulations in 1971 by Fontan and Baudet [1], thousands of patients have undergone variations of Fontan palliation for single ventricle physiology. While Fontan surgery offers effective palliation, by 20years after Fontan palliation approximately 30% of patients have experienced death or need for transplant [2–4]. Management of Fontan failure can be challenging due to varying etiologies, often involving multiple organ systems. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 6, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jennifer Gerardin, Fred Rodriguez, Anita Saraf, Wendy M. Book Tags: Review Source Type: research
Advancements in technology for patients with congenital heart disease: Implantable Rhythm Devices
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Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nicholas Von Bergen Tags: Review Source Type: research
Advancements in technology for patients with congenital heart disease: Implantable rhythm devices
The field of implantable rhythm devices has been evolving rapidly. This advancement has, in part, included leadless pacemakers, subcutaneous ICDs and smaller devices with more capabilities. This review will attempt to discuss a broad range of advancements in implantable rhythm devices as it relates to the care of patients with congenital heart disease. (Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology)
Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Nicholas H. Von Bergen Tags: Review Source Type: research
International pediatric cardiac efforts
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Source: Progress in Pediatric Cardiology - March 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert Raylman Tags: Review Source Type: research
