Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery
How a Rare Pseudoaneurysm Escaped Misdiagnosis
Echogenic mass seen in prenatal echocardiogram mimics a benign rhabdomyoma.
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Gray Zone for Flow in Single Ventricle Palliation
Short-term benefits of aortopulmonary collaterals lead to longer term burden as volumes increase.
Teamwork Advances Cardiac Care Before and After Birth
A Monroe Carell multi-specialist team joined intensive efforts to save an Ebstein’s anomaly patient, illustrating advances in multi-center research and communication.
Scaffolding Protein Found as Key to Vascular Reactivity
Results point to anion channel blockers to help mitigate reactive oxygen species in inflammation.
External Perfusion Offers Softer Landing for Donor Hearts
The PRESERVE study assesses safety and benefits of the XVIVO heart perfusion system when applied to a wider range of donor organs.
Minding Alerts to Long QT Syndrome Reduces Stillbirth
Early intervention when fetal heart rates go awry can mitigate morbidity and mortality risks.
Silent Cerebral Infarct Complicates Sickle Cell
Preventing these small brain injuries in childhood can improve cognitive functioning and help adults avoid major strokes.
Best Practices in Fetal Arrhythmias Outlined
Scientific statement also addresses the neonatal period.
Three-quarters of Physicians Brush Off Automated Advice
Physicians mostly ignored the evidence-based suggestions for their pediatric patients.
Stoking Successful Heart Replacement in Adults with CHD
Vanderbilt transplant expert weighs in on how to set up CHD patients to survive and thrive after transplantation.