Transplantation in Fontan: an expert’s perspective
A review commentary on the complex topic of heart transplantation in patients with Fontan circulation physiology, authored by expert Dr. Juan-Miguel Gil-Jaurena.
Congenital heart disease
Patent ductus arteriosus in very-low-birth-weight preterm infants: is there a place for early surgery?
This retrospective study evaluates the outcomes of surgical closure of haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus (hsPDA) in very-low-birth-weight preterm neonates.
The choice between a univentricular or biventricular pathway: A binary decision?
Review article on the contemporary management of borderline left ventricles.
Consensus document from the AATS on the management of neonatal and infantile Ebstein anomaly
Consensus document on the management of Ebstein anomaly by the Clinical Practice Standards Committee of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
New Guidelines for Transthoracic Echocardiography by the American Society of Echocardiography: Key Points Not to Miss
Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is an essential tool in pediatric cardiology due to its wide availability and safety. The last guidelines on this topic were published in 2006, and advancements in the technique have allowed innovations such as three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography (3D TTE) and strain imaging (deformation techniques) to redefine the imaging paradigm in pediatric cardiology …
What Happens with the Truncal Neoaorta?
A single-center, retrospective study from Boston Children’s Hospital reports 35 years of experience with truncal root dilatation.
More challenging yet: outcomes of heart transplantation in children with heterotaxy syndrome
This retrospective study utilized data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and the Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS) to evaluate the outcomes of heart transplantation in children with heterotaxy syndrome. These were compared with outcomes in patients with other congenital heart diseases (CHD) and cardiomyopathies, focusing on survival, rejection, and additional complications.
Inspiris Resilia in pulmonary position: a warning
A retrospective single-center study comparing outcomes of the Inspiris Resilia bioprostheses versus Mosaic.
The challenge of complex reoperations for aortic pathology in congenital heart disease: the reality we must face and how to address it
Review of congenital heart diseases associated with aortic pathology, new theories on tissue biomechanics and pathogenesis, as well as appropriate strategies and planning for reinterventions.
Berlin Heart® as a bridge to recovery
A systematic review analyzing nearly 1000 pediatric Berlin Heart® implants to describe the characteristics of patients who achieved successful explantation.