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View article: Paving the Way for Integrated Advanced Heart Failure and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Training
Paving the Way for Integrated Advanced Heart Failure and Adult Congenital Heart Disease Training Open
View article: Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never Open
We present a case of anatomic repair of dextro-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA) with ventricular septal defect (VSD) in a 55-year-old man who presented with acute heart failure. This case highlights the importance of multimodal …
View article: Dronedarone for the Treatment of Atrial Arrhythmias in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Dronedarone for the Treatment of Atrial Arrhythmias in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Open
Background: Atrial tachyarrhythmias are common and difficult to treat in adults with congenital heart disease. Dronedarone has proven effective in patients without congenital heart disease, but data are limited about its use in adults with…
View article: The Effect of Udenafil on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Adolescents With the Fontan Circulation
The Effect of Udenafil on Heart Rate and Blood Pressure in Adolescents With the Fontan Circulation Open
View article: Impact of Udenafil on Echocardiographic Indices of Single Ventricle Size and Function in FUEL Study Participants
Impact of Udenafil on Echocardiographic Indices of Single Ventricle Size and Function in FUEL Study Participants Open
Background: The FUEL trial (Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal) demonstrated statistical improvements in exercise capacity following 6 months of treatment with udenafil (87.5 mg po BID). The effect of udenafil on echocardiographic measu…
View article: Describing characteristics of adults with and without congenital heart defects hospitalized with <scp>COVID</scp>‐19
Describing characteristics of adults with and without congenital heart defects hospitalized with <span>COVID</span>‐19 Open
Background We sought to describe patient characteristics in adults with and without congenital heart defects (CHDs) during hospitalization for COVID‐19. Methods We analyzed data collected by Optum®, a nationally representative database of …
View article: A Multisite Retrospective Review of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Compared to Warfarin in Adult Fontan Patients
A Multisite Retrospective Review of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Compared to Warfarin in Adult Fontan Patients Open
View article: Heart Block in Unpalliated Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Heart Block in Unpalliated Complex Adult Congenital Heart Disease Open
Complete heart block is a common complication for adults with congenital heart disease (CHD). Epicardial pacing is preferred in patients with septal shunting due to risk of thromboembolism. Anatomic changes in complex CHD may preclude surg…
View article: Pulmonary Embolism After Vaginal Delivery in a Fontan Patient
Pulmonary Embolism After Vaginal Delivery in a Fontan Patient Open
View article: Resolution of Hypoxia and Ascites With Percutaneous Intervention of Mustard Baffle Obstruction and Leak
Resolution of Hypoxia and Ascites With Percutaneous Intervention of Mustard Baffle Obstruction and Leak Open
View article: P16 A useful technique for patient activation and engagement in young adults with congenital heart disease: instructional conversation using the congenital heart health activation transition tool
P16 A useful technique for patient activation and engagement in young adults with congenital heart disease: instructional conversation using the congenital heart health activation transition tool Open
Aims Adolescents and young adults (AYA) with congenital heart disease (CHD) are a high-risk group particularly during the transition period from pediatric to adult care. We aimed to create a clinic-based tailored CHD transition program to …
View article: A model for geographic and sociodemographic access to care disparities for adults with congenital heart disease
A model for geographic and sociodemographic access to care disparities for adults with congenital heart disease Open
BACKGROUND: Follow-up at a regional adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) center is recommended for all ACHD patients at least once per the 2018 ACC/AHA guidelines. Other specialties have demonstrated poorer follow-up and outcomes correlat…
View article: Contemporary Outcomes of the Fontan Operation: A Large Single-Institution Cohort
Contemporary Outcomes of the Fontan Operation: A Large Single-Institution Cohort Open
View article: Single-center experience of hemodialysis in patients after Fontan palliation
Single-center experience of hemodialysis in patients after Fontan palliation Open