Abstract Background Patent foramen ovale (PFO) transcatheter closure is recommended for carefully selected patients with cryptogenic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). It has also been associated with significant improvement…
Abstract Background Liver cirrhosis is a rare but serious form of liver dysfunction that can lead to severe complications including cardiopulmonary involvement in children. Objectives In this study, our aim…
Abstract Background A school has a 1–2 % chance of having a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) on its campus in any given year. Schools can be prepared by having automated external…
Abstract Background Transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a widely practiced procedure using various duct occluder devices. Objective To assess the safety and efficacy of the Cocoon Duct…
Abstract Background Increased psychosocial stress and decreased quality of life (QOL) are commonly seen in adolescents with cardiac implanted electronic devices (CIEDs). Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) interventions have been…
Abstract Background Examination of sleep in pediatric cardiology patients has typically relied on self-reports with unknown reliability to objective assessments. Wearable technologies provide an objective data source for evaluating sleep….
Abstract Background Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and cardiovascular abnormalities are closely related in adulthood, but few studies were performed in…
Abstract Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) constitutes an important cause of mortality and morbidity in children. In limited resource settings, data regarding patterns and outcomes of CHD are deficient. Objectives…
Abstract Background Open cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) contributes to postoperative electrolyte imbalances, which increases the risk of complications like arrhythmias. These imbalances stem from fluid shifts, hemodilution, acid-base…
Abstract Background Management and outcomes amongst children with congenital heart defects (CHD) are relatively heterogeneous. Traditionally, the highest-risk conditions and procedures have received the most attention, with less focus on…
