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.
Congenital heart disease
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.
Long-term use of ventricular assist devices in children: Is it feasible and safe?
This study, conducted at a tertiary pediatric cardiology center, evaluates the long-term use of ventricular assist devices (VADs).
Mitral valve replacement in pediatrics: size matters greatly. The expert’s perspective.
Update on the status of mitral valve replacement in pediatric patients, by expert Dr. María Luz Polo.
Disproportion in weight during neonatal transplantation: infants can handle almost anything
This retrospective study reviews data from the United States Organ Procurement and Transplant Network, comparing waitlist times, complication rates, and survival outcomes in infants under one year of age transplanted with a donor-to-recipient weight ratio (DRWR) >2 versus others.
Competitive sports and congenital heart disease
Comparison of guidelines from various American and European scientific societies regarding participation in competitive sports among patients with congenital heart disease.
Repair of Aberrant Subclavian Artery in Adults: The Importance of Timely Intervention
A retrospective analysis of anatomical characteristics and outcomes following surgical repair of aberrant subclavian arteries in adults at a high-volume U.S. center (Mayo Clinic).