Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery

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.

Early intervention when fetal heart rates go awry can mitigate morbidity and mortality risks.

Preventing these small brain injuries in childhood can improve cognitive functioning and help adults avoid major strokes.

Scientific statement also addresses the neonatal period.

Physicians mostly ignored the evidence-based suggestions for their pediatric patients.

Vanderbilt transplant expert weighs in on how to set up CHD patients to survive and thrive after transplantation.

Large multicenter study quantifies the flu season challenge to young transplant recipients.

Young patients with Friedreich’s Ataxia have new ways to measure diabetes risk.

Identifying the best individual approach for each child is the next step forward in treatment of CHD.

Pediatric oncologists and cardiologists collaborate on reducing cardiotoxic effects of cancer treatment.