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View article: Editorial: Trigger criteria for advance-care planning in ACHD; The time is now
Editorial: Trigger criteria for advance-care planning in ACHD; The time is now Open
View article: Outcome Prediction After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: A Prospective Clinical and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study
Outcome Prediction After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: A Prospective Clinical and Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study Open
Background Identification of individuals at risk for major adverse cardiovascular events is essential for contemporary management of patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot. We sought to identify clinical and cardiovascular magnetic res…
View article: Advance Care Planning for Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Congenital Heart Disease: Readiness Trial
Advance Care Planning for Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Congenital Heart Disease: Readiness Trial Open
We found that adults with CHD are ready to have ACP conversations as part of their outpatient care. Patient preferences and values should guide ACP conversations; further research is needed to determine whether the modified Lyon Family-Cen…
View article: Feasibility and Findings of Including Self-Identified Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients in the INVESTED Trial
Feasibility and Findings of Including Self-Identified Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients in the INVESTED Trial Open
Patients who self-identify as being ACHD had similar primary outcome of all-cause death or hospitalization for cardiovascular or pulmonary causes compared to non-ACHD cohort. High-dose influenza vaccination was similar to standard-dose inf…
View article: The Aortic Team Model for the Management of the Distal Arch, Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aorta: Appraisal at 3 Years
The Aortic Team Model for the Management of the Distal Arch, Descending Thoracic and Thoracoabdominal Aorta: Appraisal at 3 Years Open
Background This study aimed to assess feasibility, logistical challenges, and clinical outcomes associated with the implementation of an Aortic Team model for the management of distal arch, descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic d…
View article: Adherence to clinical practice guidelines for pulmonary valve intervention after tetralogy of Fallot repair: A nationwide cohort study
Adherence to clinical practice guidelines for pulmonary valve intervention after tetralogy of Fallot repair: A nationwide cohort study Open
Although a majority of patients met guideline criteria for PVR, only a minority were referred for intervention. Abnormal cardiovascular imaging was the most common indication for referral. Further research will be necessary to establish th…
View article: The Aortic Team Model and Collaborative Decision Pathways for the Management of Complex Aortic Disease: Clinical Practice Update From the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons/Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery/Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology
The Aortic Team Model and Collaborative Decision Pathways for the Management of Complex Aortic Disease: Clinical Practice Update From the Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons/Canadian Society for Vascular Surgery/Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology Open
View article: Access to Specialized Care Across the Lifespan in Tetralogy of Fallot
Access to Specialized Care Across the Lifespan in Tetralogy of Fallot Open
Individuals living with tetralogy of Fallot require lifelong specialized congenital heart disease care to monitor for and manage potential late complications. However, access to cardiology care remains a challenge for many patients, as doe…
View article: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions on the Provision of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care Across Canada: A National Survey
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Restrictions on the Provision of Adult Congenital Heart Disease Care Across Canada: A National Survey Open
View article: Physical Activity Promotion Among Individuals With Tetralogy of Fallot
Physical Activity Promotion Among Individuals With Tetralogy of Fallot Open
In the general population, the most cited barriers to physical activity (PA) are time, energy, and motivation. Consequently, despite the significant contribution of PA to health and well-being, many individuals are insufficiently active. P…
View article: Determining Research Priorities With Teen and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients: A Mixed-Methods Study
Determining Research Priorities With Teen and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Patients: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
Patients affected by a chronic disease like CHD want to be included in all phases of research. Our research priority-setting exercise in teens and adults with CHD has created a roadmap for clinicians and researchers to investigate issues m…
View article: Caring for the Aging Patient With Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Review of Cardiac and Noncardiac Comorbidities
Caring for the Aging Patient With Adult Congenital Heart Disease: A Review of Cardiac and Noncardiac Comorbidities Open
View article: Experiences and Impacts of Harassment and Discrimination Among Women in Cardiac Medicine and Surgery: A Single-Center Qualitative Study
Experiences and Impacts of Harassment and Discrimination Among Women in Cardiac Medicine and Surgery: A Single-Center Qualitative Study Open
View article: Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2022 Guidelines for Cardiovascular Interventions in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2022 Guidelines for Cardiovascular Interventions in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Open
View article: Lack of Equity in the Cardiology Physician Workforce: A Narrative Review and Analysis of the Literature
Lack of Equity in the Cardiology Physician Workforce: A Narrative Review and Analysis of the Literature Open
The gender and racial diversity in the cardiology workforce in Canada does not reflect that of the population we serve. As social awareness of the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion rises, our profession must rise to meet the c…
View article: Commentary: How to save and improve the lives of families with heritable aortic diseases
Commentary: How to save and improve the lives of families with heritable aortic diseases Open
View article: The Many Care Models to Treat Thoracic Aortic Disease in Canada: A Nationwide Survey of Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons
The Many Care Models to Treat Thoracic Aortic Disease in Canada: A Nationwide Survey of Cardiac Surgeons, Cardiologists, Interventional Radiologists, and Vascular Surgeons Open
View article: Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Seniors: a Retrospective Study Defining a Brand New Cohort
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) in Seniors: a Retrospective Study Defining a Brand New Cohort Open
Background:
With improved surgical techniques and medical therapy, patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are now expected to achieve normal life expectancies. As a result, a new cohort of senior patients with adult congenital hea…
View article: Barriers to Care in ACHD: A Study of Young Adults in Saskatchewan
Barriers to Care in ACHD: A Study of Young Adults in Saskatchewan Open
With our survey, we have created a novel snapshot of CHD care in Saskatchewan and have identified significant deficits.
View article: Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Assessing Barriers to Care in Saskatchewan
Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Assessing Barriers to Care in Saskatchewan Open
Background: The majority of patients born with congenital heart disease (CHD) now live to adulthood due to advanced surgical techniques and pediatric cardiology expertise. Facilitating successful transition to adult care has been deemed a …