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View article: Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of cardiac injury and toxicity from cancer-related chemotherapy
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of cardiac injury and toxicity from cancer-related chemotherapy Open
A dedicated guideline to the evaluation of cardiovascular toxicity in pediatric cancer by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) does not exist. Therefore, the aim of this document is to provide guidance in the utility, acquisition, and …
View article: 4D flow yields similar clinical results compared to 2D phase contrast for decision making regarding pulmonary valve replacement in repaired tetralogy of Fallot
4D flow yields similar clinical results compared to 2D phase contrast for decision making regarding pulmonary valve replacement in repaired tetralogy of Fallot Open
View article: Feasibility and safety of regadenoson stress perfusion protocol in pediatric transplant patients under general anesthesia
Feasibility and safety of regadenoson stress perfusion protocol in pediatric transplant patients under general anesthesia Open
View article: Association of donor and recipient demographics with CMR tissue mapping parameters in healthy pediatric heart transplant patients
Association of donor and recipient demographics with CMR tissue mapping parameters in healthy pediatric heart transplant patients Open
View article: Late Diagnosis of Residual Major Aortopulmonary Collateral in a Patient with Tetralogy of Fallot
Late Diagnosis of Residual Major Aortopulmonary Collateral in a Patient with Tetralogy of Fallot Open
•Residual MAPCAs result in post-tricuspid shunt and PH.•Distinction between PH and conduit stenosis requires attention to TTE findings.•Management of complex adult CHD should be reserved for centers with expertise.•A multimodal imaging app…
View article: Wideband magnetic resonance sequencing to decrease image artifact in a child with a cardiac implantable device
Wideband magnetic resonance sequencing to decrease image artifact in a child with a cardiac implantable device Open
Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) such as pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are a critical component of pediatric cardiac care, particularly in congenital heart disease.1 CIEDs can be life-saving, i…
View article: A Comparison of Diagnostic Yield Between Standard and Wideband Perfusion and Late Gadolinium Enhancement Pulse Sequences in Children with a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device
A Comparison of Diagnostic Yield Between Standard and Wideband Perfusion and Late Gadolinium Enhancement Pulse Sequences in Children with a Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Open
View article: A Case of a Massive Heart: An Unusual Presentation of Loeys-dietz Syndrome
A Case of a Massive Heart: An Unusual Presentation of Loeys-dietz Syndrome Open
View article: 4D Flow Yields Similar Clinical Results Compared to 2D Phase Contrast for Decision Making Regarding Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot
4D Flow Yields Similar Clinical Results Compared to 2D Phase Contrast for Decision Making Regarding Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Repaired Tetralogy of Fallot Open
View article: Longitudinal Assessment of Hemodynamic Parameters in Children and Young Adults with Marfan Syndrome
Longitudinal Assessment of Hemodynamic Parameters in Children and Young Adults with Marfan Syndrome Open
View article: Hemodynamic Effects of Regadenoson Stress Perfusion Under General Anesthesia for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Hemodynamic Effects of Regadenoson Stress Perfusion Under General Anesthesia for Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients Open
View article: Cumulative radiation dose from medical imaging in paediatric congenital heart disease patients with epicardial cardiac implantable electronic devices
Cumulative radiation dose from medical imaging in paediatric congenital heart disease patients with epicardial cardiac implantable electronic devices Open
Aims To determine whether paediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) patients with epicardial cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) receive high cumulative effective doses (CEDs) of ionizing radiation from medical imaging tests. Me…
View article: Age Matters: A Comparative Study of RF Heating of Epicardial and Endocardial Electronic Devices in Pediatric and Adult Phantoms during Cardiothoracic MRI
Age Matters: A Comparative Study of RF Heating of Epicardial and Endocardial Electronic Devices in Pediatric and Adult Phantoms during Cardiothoracic MRI Open
This study focused on the potential risks of radiofrequency-induced heating of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) in children and adults with epicardial and endocardial leads of varying lengths during cardiothoracic MRI scans. …
View article: Age and lead configuration matter: A comparative study of RF-induced heating of epicardial and endocardial electronic devices in adult and pediatric anthropomorphic phantoms in 1.5 T MR
Age and lead configuration matter: A comparative study of RF-induced heating of epicardial and endocardial electronic devices in adult and pediatric anthropomorphic phantoms in 1.5 T MR Open
Background Children with congenital heart defects often have life-sustaining indications for a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). In children, these devices are typically sewn to the heart epicardium, but the FDA has never licen…
View article: A comparative study of MRI-induced RF heating in pediatric and adult populations with epicardial and endocardial implantable electronic devices
A comparative study of MRI-induced RF heating in pediatric and adult populations with epicardial and endocardial implantable electronic devices Open
Patients with congenital heart defects, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and congenital disorders of cardiac conduction often receive a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED). At least 75% of patients with CIEDs will need magnetic res…
View article: Descending Aortic Translocation and Right Pulmonary Artery Reimplantation for Midline Descending Aorta and Crossed Pulmonary Arteries in an Infant
Descending Aortic Translocation and Right Pulmonary Artery Reimplantation for Midline Descending Aorta and Crossed Pulmonary Arteries in an Infant Open
Left mainstem bronchial compression by a midline descending thoracic aorta is a rare anatomic variant. Translocation of the descending thoracic aorta to the ascending aorta has recently been described to treat this condition. We performed …
View article: Gut microbiota – new insight in colorectal cancer pathogenesis
Gut microbiota – new insight in colorectal cancer pathogenesis Open
Gut microbiota is a superorganism involved in homeostasis and in pathogenesis. Microbiota composition is influenced by several factors such as: type of birth (cesarean or natural), role of age, role of diet. Pathological consequences of ce…
View article: Atypical case of achalasia
Atypical case of achalasia Open
View article: Physical effort – an underused preventable method in colorectal cancer
Physical effort – an underused preventable method in colorectal cancer Open
Colorectal cancer prevalence is increasing worldwide. Modifiable risk factors are responsible for almost 50 % of cases and this could imply a huge potential of preventability. Among these factors the level of physical activity is of paramo…
View article: Management of Helicobacter pylori infection – new insights
Management of Helicobacter pylori infection – new insights Open
Introduction: Our objective is to review current international guidelines for Helicobacter Pylori treatment and our department`s experience in this field. Materials and methods: Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic bacte…
View article: Safety of Blood Pool Contrast Agent Administration in Children and Young Adults
Safety of Blood Pool Contrast Agent Administration in Children and Young Adults Open
Most reactions after gadofosveset trisodium administration in children and young adults are mild; however, severe allergiclike reactions occur, so policies must be in place to treat patients with adverse reactions when using this contrast …
View article: From liver biopsy to non-invasive markers in evaluating fibrosis in chronic liver disease
From liver biopsy to non-invasive markers in evaluating fibrosis in chronic liver disease Open
Chronic liver disease is a late stage of progressive hepatic fibrosis. It consists of functional and structural disruptions in most chronic liver diseases. An accurate diagnosis allows us to establish the degree of fibrosis and the stage o…
View article: Diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer – a revealed connection
Diabetes mellitus and colorectal cancer – a revealed connection Open
The burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing all over the world. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing. It is estimated that diabetes affects 387 million people worldwide. It is predicted that 552 million people worldwid…
View article: Endoscopic faces of Helicobacter Pylori infection
Endoscopic faces of Helicobacter Pylori infection Open
The infection caused by H. pylori appears secondary after a bacterial colonization of the stomach and the initial portion of the small bowel. H. pylori –infected patients can develop gastritis, peptic ulcer, stomach cancer or MALT lymphoma…
View article: Case report – hepatocytolytic syndrome hiding mesenteric venous ischemia
Case report – hepatocytolytic syndrome hiding mesenteric venous ischemia Open