Abstract Balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) is an effective treatment for patients with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) who are ineligible for pulmonary endarterectomy. However, the treatment approach for patients with…
Abstract Holt-Oram syndrome (HOS; OMIM 142900 ) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder, typically involving upper limb anomalies and cardiac septal defects. HOS is caused by mutations in the TBX5…
Abstract Atrial flutter (AFL) is uncommon in children without underlying heart disease. This report details the case of a 7-year-old boy with AFL detected during school electrocardiogram (ECG) screening. He…
Abstract A 70-year-old man underwent dual-chamber pacemaker implantation for symptomatic tachycardia–bradycardia syndrome. The right ventricular (RV) lead was screwed into the RV high septum with a nondeflectable delivery catheter. Two…
Abstract Background Cardiac problems may occur in children who have acute COVID-19 but are more prevalent with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). Aim of review The purpose of this…
Abstract Background Cardiovascular abnormalities may be caused by congenital or perinatal infections that cause cardiomyocyte injury and inflammation. Aim of review The purpose of this article is to review common…
Abstract Background Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is characterized by cardiac myocyte hypertrophy leading to ventricular hypertrophy and can lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac death in pediatric patients. Aim of review…
Abstract Background Lipoprotein(a) is a unique, atherogenic glycoprotein that was reported in humans more than six decades ago and is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, including myocardial…
Abstract Background Pediatric hypertension affects 3 % to 5 % of children and adolescents between ages 1 year to 18 years and may have long-term health consequences. Aim of review The purpose of this…
Abstract Background Persistent pulmonary hypertension in the newborn is associated with increased risk of cardiorespiratory failure, neurodevelopmental delay, and death. Aim of review The purpose of this article is to…
