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 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…

Abstract Background Chest pain is a common presenting symptom in pediatric emergency rooms and clinics. The wide spectrum of causes may create a diagnostic conundrum for clinicians. Aim of review…

Abstract Background Pediatric myocarditis is an inflammatory condition of the heart muscle typically caused by viral infections, drugs, toxins, bacteria, or autoimmune disease. Aim of review The purpose of this…

Abstract Background Pediatric heart murmurs are common and may be innocent or associated with cardiac pathology and risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Aim of review The aim of this article…