Abstract Background In recent years, there has been a rise in the adoption of conservative approaches to managing patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in preterm infants. Systematic appraisal of the clinical…
Abstract Background Early detection of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction before the onset of Duchenne muscular dystrophy–associated cardiomyopathy (DMDAC) may direct earlier clinical management. Ejection fraction (EF) is the most measured…
Abstract Background Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) affects 1 in 500 children and is characterized by rapid heart rate originating from the atrial tissue above the atrioventricular node and interventricular septum. Aim…
Abstract Infantile scimitar syndrome is a rare type of partial pulmonary venous return that is sometimes complicated by severe pulmonary hypertension, which has a poor prognosis. As the genetic background…
Abstract Background Transposition of the great vessels (TGV) is a congenital heart defect characterized by ventriculoarterial discordance, leading to cyanosis and hypoxemia. Globally, TGV accounts for 4 % of all congenital…
Abstract Background A 3-dimensional understanding of hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and its stages of surgical palliation is crucial for pediatric cardiology trainees. Virtual reality has been used in surgical…
Abstract Background Patients with trisomy 21 are at risk of increased pulmonary vascular resistance and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The risk is further increased in the setting of large ventricular…
Abstract Background Although transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is easy and more widely available with excellent acquisitions in children, there is limited evidence regarding its use in guiding transcatheter closure of ASD….
Abstract Background Children with unrepaired congenital heart defects (CHDs) are at risk of developing complications related to the scarcity of interventions, delayed diagnosis, financial constraints, and difficulty reaching facilities in…
Abstract Background Most people with congenital heart disease (CHD) now reach adulthood, and many wish to become parents. However, many in this group struggle with health challenges and are at…
