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View article: Unsustainable and overworked: unpacking the challenges faced by pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Korea
Unsustainable and overworked: unpacking the challenges faced by pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in Korea Open
Background: Pediatric cardiologists (PCs) and pediatric cardiac surgeons (PedCSs) in Korea face growing workforce shortages due to declining birth rates, decreasing interest among trainees, and increasing burnout.Purpose: This study invest…
View article: Longitudinal changes in ventricular function and atrioventricular valve failure following cardiac morphology after Fontan procedure
Longitudinal changes in ventricular function and atrioventricular valve failure following cardiac morphology after Fontan procedure Open
Fontan patients with long-term follow-up showed a progressive decline in ventricular and AVV function. Dominant RV, TV and common AVV were prognostic factors for predicting AVV failure. Further studies are warranted to explore and validate…
View article: Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: one disease, diverse manifestations—a case series
Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries: one disease, diverse manifestations—a case series Open
Background Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) is a rare congenital heart defect with heterogenous clinical manifestations that can pose both diagnostic and management challenges throughout life. Case summary…
View article: Newly Developed Sex-Specific Z Score Model for Coronary Artery Diameter in a Pediatric Population
Newly Developed Sex-Specific Z Score Model for Coronary Artery Diameter in a Pediatric Population Open
A new coronary artery diameter Z score model was developed and is anticipated to be applicable in clinical practice. The new model will help establish a consensus-based Z score model.
View article: Characteristics of Teenagers Presenting with Chest Pain after COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination
Characteristics of Teenagers Presenting with Chest Pain after COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination Open
In this study, we evaluated the clinical and radiological manifestations of teenagers presenting with chest pain after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccination. We retrospectively enrolled 61 teenage patients, a…
View article: New Metric to Evaluate Cardiac Anisotropic Mechanics by Directional High-Frequency Ultrasound-Based Transverse Wave Elastography
New Metric to Evaluate Cardiac Anisotropic Mechanics by Directional High-Frequency Ultrasound-Based Transverse Wave Elastography Open
The evaluation of cardiac anisotropic mechanics is important in the diagnosis of heart disease. However, other representative ultrasound imaging-based metrics, which are capable of quantitatively evaluating anisotropic cardiac mechanics, a…
View article: Change in Severity and Clinical Manifestation of MIS-C Over SARS-CoV-2 Variant Outbreaks in Korea
Change in Severity and Clinical Manifestation of MIS-C Over SARS-CoV-2 Variant Outbreaks in Korea Open
Omicron period were associated with less severe clinical manifestation compared to pre-delta and delta periods. Although incidence rate of MIS-C was lower for the omicron period than pre-delta and delta periods, number of patients reported…
View article: Explainable Deep Learning Algorithm for Distinguishing Incomplete Kawasaki Disease by Coronary Artery Lesions on Echocardiographic Imaging
Explainable Deep Learning Algorithm for Distinguishing Incomplete Kawasaki Disease by Coronary Artery Lesions on Echocardiographic Imaging Open
Background and Objective: Incomplete Kawasaki disease (KD) has often been misdiagnosed due to a lack of the clinical manifestations of classic KD. However, it is associated with a markedly higher prevalence of coronary artery lesions. Iden…
View article: Ex Vivo Evaluation of Mechanical Anisotropic Tissues with High-Frequency Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography
Ex Vivo Evaluation of Mechanical Anisotropic Tissues with High-Frequency Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography Open
The use of imaging devices to assess directional mechanics of tissues is highly desirable. This is because the directional mechanics depend on fiber orientation, and altered directional mechanics are closely related to the pathological sta…
View article: Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of myocarditis associated with the mRNA COVID‐19 vaccine
Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of myocarditis associated with the mRNA COVID‐19 vaccine Open
To analyze the clinical presentation and outcomes of myocarditis after administration of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine. Nine case series and 15 case reports (74 patients) of m…
View article: High-Frequency Ultrasound Shear Wave Imaging System for the Precise Analysis of Heart Mechanics Ex Vivo
High-Frequency Ultrasound Shear Wave Imaging System for the Precise Analysis of Heart Mechanics Ex Vivo Open
Several imaging devices have been used to diagnose heart disease. However, these imaging devices have limitations with regard to the observation of small lesions, which makes early detection of heart disease difficult. This study proposes …
View article: Assessment of cardiac function in syncopal children without organic causes
Assessment of cardiac function in syncopal children without organic causes Open
Background: Syncope is a common problem in children and adolescents. However, a large proportion of syncope cases have no underlying cause.Purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors affecting the severity of syncope using tissue Dop…
View article: Is multisystem inflammatory syndrome related with coronavirus disease 2019, Kawasaki disease, and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in children?
Is multisystem inflammatory syndrome related with coronavirus disease 2019, Kawasaki disease, and angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in children? Open
See the article "Clinical features, diagnosis, and outcomes of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children associated with coronavirus disease 2019" via https://doi.org/10.3345/cep.2020.01900.
View article: Surveillance of COVID-19–Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, South Korea
Surveillance of COVID-19–Associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, South Korea Open
A concerning development during the coronavirus disease pandemic has been multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Reports of this condition in East Asia have been limited. In South Korea, 3 cases were reported to the national survei…
View article: Explainable Deep Learning Algorithm for Distinguishing Incomplete Kawasaki Disease by Coronary Artery Lesions on Echocardiographic Imaging (Preprint)
Explainable Deep Learning Algorithm for Distinguishing Incomplete Kawasaki Disease by Coronary Artery Lesions on Echocardiographic Imaging (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Incomplete Kawasaki disease (KD) has often been misdiagnosed due to a lack of the clinical manifestations of classic KD. However, it is associated with a markedly higher prevalence of coronary artery lesions. Identifying corona…
View article: Is It Possible for Children in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to Preserve Cardiac Function with Medical Assistance?
Is It Possible for Children in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to Preserve Cardiac Function with Medical Assistance? Open
In patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), death secondary to cardiac or respiratory failure typically occurs in the second or third decade without treatment. Although cardiac dysfunction is treated with standard heart-failure str…
View article: Comparison of the Change in Diastolic Dysfunction after Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure between Asymptomatic Younger and Older Age Groups
Comparison of the Change in Diastolic Dysfunction after Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure between Asymptomatic Younger and Older Age Groups Open
Transcatheter device closure of a secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is followed by a noticeable change in the left atrium (LA) and left ventricle (LV) over a long-term follow-up. This study aimed to assess the remodeling of the atrial an…
View article: A child with Kawasaki disease and genetic warfarin sensitivity from CYP2C9 and VKORC1 gene variants
A child with Kawasaki disease and genetic warfarin sensitivity from CYP2C9 and VKORC1 gene variants Open
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a common febrile disease in East Asia. Because KD with coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) may predispose to thrombosis, children with KD-associated CAA may need anticoagulation in addition to aspirin. In this report, w…
View article: Epidemiology of Kawasaki Disease in South Korea: A Nationwide Survey 2015–2017
Epidemiology of Kawasaki Disease in South Korea: A Nationwide Survey 2015–2017 Open
Background: This study aimed to investigate recent epidemiologic features of Kawasaki disease (KD) in South Korea. Methods: The ninth triennial nationwide questionnaire survey collected data on the demographic findings, symptoms and signs,…
View article: Early Outcomes of Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation with Pulsta and Melody Valves: The First Report from Korea
Early Outcomes of Percutaneous Pulmonary Valve Implantation with Pulsta and Melody Valves: The First Report from Korea Open
Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) is used to treat pulmonary stenosis (PS) or pulmonary regurgitation (PR). We described our experience with PPVI, specifically valve-in-valve transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement using t…
View article: Corrigendum: Cardiac function associated with home ventilator care in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Corrigendum: Cardiac function associated with home ventilator care in Duchenne muscular dystrophy Open
This corrects the article "Cardiac function associated with home ventilator care in Duchenne muscular dystrophy" via https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2018.61.2.59.
View article: Iron deficiency anemia as a predictor of coronary artery abnormalities in Kawasaki disease
Iron deficiency anemia as a predictor of coronary artery abnormalities in Kawasaki disease Open
PURPOSE: Coronary artery abnormalities (CAA) are the most important complications of Kawasaki disease (KD). Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a prevalent micronutrient deficiency and its association with KD remains unknown. We hypothesized t…
View article: Infliximab, Is It Really a New Horizon for the Treatment of Kawasaki Disease?
Infliximab, Is It Really a New Horizon for the Treatment of Kawasaki Disease? Open
Infliximab, Is It Really a New Horizon for the Treatment of Kawasaki Disease?► See the article "Infliximab Treatment for Intravenous Immunoglobulin-resistant Kawasaki Disease:A Multicenter Study in Korea" in volume 49 on page 183.refractor…
View article: Cardiac function associated with home ventilator care in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Cardiac function associated with home ventilator care in Duchenne muscular dystrophy Open
Noninvasive ventilator assistance can help preserve cardiac function. Therefore, early utilization of noninvasive ventilation or oxygen may positively influence cardiac function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
View article: Myocardial Layer-Specific Strain Analysis in Children with Mitochondrial Disease
Myocardial Layer-Specific Strain Analysis in Children with Mitochondrial Disease Open
In children with MD, myocardial circumferential strain may develop early in all three layers, even with normally preserved longitudinal and radial strain. This may be an early diagnostic indicator with which to predict CMP in this patient …