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View article: What Makes an Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights from Chiefs of Programs Globally
What Makes an Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights from Chiefs of Programs Globally Open
While the position of a pediatric cardiology chief is seen as the apex of one’s academic career, its roles, responsibilities, and qualifications are not well defined in literature. We previously surveyed North American pediatric cardiology…
View article: What Makes An Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From Chiefs of Programs Globally
What Makes An Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From Chiefs of Programs Globally Open
Background While the position of a pediatric cardiology chief is seen as the apex of one’s academic career, its roles, responsibilities, and qualifications are not well defined in literature. We previously surveyed North American pediatric…
View article: Updates in interventional cardiology in children with cardiac disease
Updates in interventional cardiology in children with cardiac disease Open
View article: Balloon atrial septostomy in d-Transposition of the Great Arteries-predictive discriminators for intervention
Balloon atrial septostomy in d-Transposition of the Great Arteries-predictive discriminators for intervention Open
Objective: Balloon Atrial Septostomy (BAS) is performed in a subset of patients with D-Transposition of the Great Arteries (dTGA). We sought to identify discriminators for those requiring a BAS pre-Arterial Switch Operation (ASO). Methods:…
View article: Covered Stent Correction for Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defects, an Emerging Alternative to Surgical Repair: Results of an International Registry
Covered Stent Correction for Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defects, an Emerging Alternative to Surgical Repair: Results of an International Registry Open
BACKGROUND: Covered stent correction for a sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SVASD) was first performed in 2009. This innovative approach was initially viewed as experimental and was reserved for highly selected patients with unusual ana…
View article: In Memoriam: Charles E. Mullins, MD—The Father of Modern Congenital Interventional Cardiology
In Memoriam: Charles E. Mullins, MD—The Father of Modern Congenital Interventional Cardiology Open
View article: Exploring relationships between parental stress, coping, and psychological outcomes for parents of infants with CHD
Exploring relationships between parental stress, coping, and psychological outcomes for parents of infants with CHD Open
Objective: This study aimed to explore relationships between parental stress, coping, and outcomes for parents of infants with CHD, via observational approach reflecting domains of the Parental Stress and Resilience in CHD (PSRCHD) model. …
View article: Editorial: From interventional pearls to pioneering technologies in transcatheter treatment of congenital heart defects
Editorial: From interventional pearls to pioneering technologies in transcatheter treatment of congenital heart defects Open
View article: Novel Staged Device Occlusion of Portosystemic Shunt With Atrial Flow Regulator in IVC Stent Platform
Novel Staged Device Occlusion of Portosystemic Shunt With Atrial Flow Regulator in IVC Stent Platform Open
We present the cases of 2 children diagnosed with extrahepatic portosystemic shunts, a very rare vascular anomaly, on investigation of cardiac symptomatology. Poorly developed portal venous systems necessitated staged shunt occlusion. This…
View article: ARCAPA in Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries
ARCAPA in Pulmonary Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defect, and Major Aortopulmonary Collateral Arteries Open
We report a case of anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in a patient with pulmonary atresia, ventricular septal defect, and major aortopulmonary collateral arteries. The diagnosis was made during a propo…
View article: Aspirin Responsiveness in a Cohort of Pediatric Patients with Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits and Transcatheter Valve Replacement Systems
Aspirin Responsiveness in a Cohort of Pediatric Patients with Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits and Transcatheter Valve Replacement Systems Open
The aim of this study was to determine the rate of aspirin responsiveness in a cohort of pediatric patients with in situ xenograft valved right ventricle to pulmonary artery (RV-PA) conduits and/or transcatheter valve replacements (TVR). A…
View article: Cardiac Rhabdomyomas Presenting with Critical Cardiac Obstruction in Neonates and Infants: Treatment Strategies and Outcome, A Single-Center Experience
Cardiac Rhabdomyomas Presenting with Critical Cardiac Obstruction in Neonates and Infants: Treatment Strategies and Outcome, A Single-Center Experience Open
Cardiac rhabdomyomas are the most common benign pediatric heart tumor in infancy, which are commonly associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Most rhabdomyomas are asymptomatic and spontaneously regress over time. However, some ca…
View article: Assessing the State of Training in Congenital Interventional Cardiology: A Global Survey of Program Directors
Assessing the State of Training in Congenital Interventional Cardiology: A Global Survey of Program Directors Open
Objective This study aimed to evaluate the current state of congenital interventional cardiology training worldwide, with a focus on case volumes, competency assessment, and the need for ongoing mentorship during early career stages. Metho…
View article: An Experimental and Computational Investigation to Establish the Mechanical Behaviour of Paediatric Aortic Coarctation Tissue
An Experimental and Computational Investigation to Establish the Mechanical Behaviour of Paediatric Aortic Coarctation Tissue Open
View article: PICS/AEPC/APPCS/CSANZ/SCAI/SOLACI: Expert Consensus Statement on Cardiac Catheterization for Pediatric Patients and Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
PICS/AEPC/APPCS/CSANZ/SCAI/SOLACI: Expert Consensus Statement on Cardiac Catheterization for Pediatric Patients and Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Open
Pediatric Cardiac Interventional Standards—Better Late Than Never!Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & InterventionsVol. 3Issue 1101251PreviewThere is an adage in pediatrics that "children should not just be treated as s…
View article: Current status of transcatheter intervention for complex right ventricular outflow tract abnormalities
Current status of transcatheter intervention for complex right ventricular outflow tract abnormalities Open
Various transcatheter interventions for the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) have been introduced and developed in recent decades. Transcatheter pulmonary valve perforation was first introduced in the 1990s. Radiofrequency wire perfo…
View article: Aspirin Responsiveness in a Cohort of Paediatric Patients With Bovine Jugular Venous Valves and Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits
Aspirin Responsiveness in a Cohort of Paediatric Patients With Bovine Jugular Venous Valves and Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the rate of aspirin responsiveness in a cohort of paediatric patients with in-situ xenograft valved right ventricle to pulmonary artery (RV-PA) conduits and/or bovine jugular venous valves …
View article: European expert recommendations on clinical investigation and evaluation of high‐risk medical devices for children
European expert recommendations on clinical investigation and evaluation of high‐risk medical devices for children Open
Several high‐risk medical devices for children have become unavailable in the European Union (EU), since requirements and costs for device certification increased markedly due to the EU Medical Device Regulation. The EU‐funded CORE‐MD proj…
View article: Review of cardiac safety in onasemnogene abeparvovec gene replacement therapy: translation from preclinical to clinical findings
Review of cardiac safety in onasemnogene abeparvovec gene replacement therapy: translation from preclinical to clinical findings Open
View article: Transfemoral Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Device Closure in Infants Weighing ≤ 10 kg
Transfemoral Perimembranous Ventricular Septal Defect Device Closure in Infants Weighing ≤ 10 kg Open
Transcatheter closure of Perimembranous VSDs (PMVSD) remains challenging particularly in infants. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transfemoral PMVSD device closure in infants weighing ≤ 10 kg in a single cen…
View article: Incidence, predictors and outcomes of cardiac perforation during paediatric cardiac catheterization: A retrospective observational study from the Congenital Cardiac Interventional Study Consortium (CCISC)
Incidence, predictors and outcomes of cardiac perforation during paediatric cardiac catheterization: A retrospective observational study from the Congenital Cardiac Interventional Study Consortium (CCISC) Open
Introduction Cardiac perforation is a rare life-threatening complication of cardiac catheterization. There is very little published literature detailing risk factors for cardiac perforation and outcomes from this complication in children. …
View article: Orphan Medical Devices and Pediatric Cardiology – What Interventionists in Europe Need to Know, and What Needs to be Done
Orphan Medical Devices and Pediatric Cardiology – What Interventionists in Europe Need to Know, and What Needs to be Done Open
View article: Review of cardiac safety in onasemnogene abeparvovec gene therapy: translation from preclinical to clinical findings
Review of cardiac safety in onasemnogene abeparvovec gene therapy: translation from preclinical to clinical findings Open
Human gene therapies such as onasemnogene abeparvovec (OA) use recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) vectors to treat monogenic disorders. The heart and liver are known target organs of toxicity in animals; with cardiac and hepatic mon…
View article: Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement Open
View article: Use of the Medtronic Microvascular Plug 7Q for transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus in infants weighing less than 2.5 kg
Use of the Medtronic Microvascular Plug 7Q for transcatheter closure of large patent ductus arteriosus in infants weighing less than 2.5 kg Open
Background The sole Food and Drug Administration‐approved device for transcatheter closure of the patent arterial duct in premature infants is indicated for patent ductus arteriosus (PDAs) ≤ 4 mm in diameter. We report a two‐center experie…
View article: Anaesthesia for the paediatric patient in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory
Anaesthesia for the paediatric patient in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory Open
View article: An Investigation into Patient-Specific 3D Printed Titanium Stents and the use of Etching to Overcome Selective Laser Melting Design Constraints
An Investigation into Patient-Specific 3D Printed Titanium Stents and the use of Etching to Overcome Selective Laser Melting Design Constraints Open
There is currently a clear clinical need in the area of stenting for paediatric patients, whereby currently commercially available adult stents are often required to be used off-label for paediatric patients resulting in less than optimal …
View article: Use of the GORE�DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath to Facilitate Implantation of the Transcatheter Venus P-valve
Use of the GORE�DrySeal Flex Introducer Sheath to Facilitate Implantation of the Transcatheter Venus P-valve Open
Objectives: We report our experience of using the 65 cm large diameter GOREÒ DrySeal Flex Introducer sheath to facilitate transcatheter implantation of the Venus P-valve in the pulmonary position. Background: Transcatheter impla…
View article: Procedural technique for hybrid pulmonary valve replacement in infants and small children
Procedural technique for hybrid pulmonary valve replacement in infants and small children Open
OBJECTIVES Hybrid approach to pulmonary valve replacement (PVR) in the paediatric population has been reported, although data in infants and small children are limited. Several strategies are now possible. The aim of this study is to revie…
View article: <scp>Preclinical</scp> comparative assessment of a dedicated pediatric poly‐L‐lactic‐acid‐based bioresorbable scaffold with a low‐profile bare metal stent
<span>Preclinical</span> comparative assessment of a dedicated pediatric poly‐L‐lactic‐acid‐based bioresorbable scaffold with a low‐profile bare metal stent Open
Background Polymer‐based bioresorbable scaffolds (PBBS) have been assessed for coronary revascularization with mixed outcomes. Few studies have targeted pediatric‐specific scaffolds. We sought to assess safety, efficacy, and short‐term per…