Pediatric Cardiology

A Simple Intervention With Great Potential
A Simple Intervention With Great Potential 1024 585 Katie Brind'Amour, PhD, MS, CHES

If the CORD-CHD Study meets even a single endpoint, it will represent one of the simplest and most accessible improvements in congenital heart disease management in recent history. The concept is elegant in its simplicity: delay clamping the umbilical cord for a minute or two after birth to allow a gentle increase in the baby’s…

Unique Cellular Trajectories Result in Reduced Cardiomyocyte Proliferation Capacities in Single Ventricle Disease
Unique Cellular Trajectories Result in Reduced Cardiomyocyte Proliferation Capacities in Single Ventricle Disease 1024 537 Jessica Nye, PhD

Cellular trajectories deviate early in hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) and hypoplastic right heart syndrome (HRHS) development. Hypoplastic left and right heart syndromes are two rare and distinct single ventricle heart defects which are the most severe subtypes of congenital heart disease, usually requiring prompt surgical intervention after birth. “Clinically, there are large differences between…

Real-Time Arrhythmia Detection in Adults With Fontan Palliation
Real-Time Arrhythmia Detection in Adults With Fontan Palliation 1024 683 Pam Georgiana

Evaluating the Utility and Accuracy of Patient-Driven Wearable EKG Monitoring Devices Patient-driven diagnostic wearables, such as personal EKG devices, are popular among adults interested in heart health. However, little is known about the accuracy of these devices for adults with congenital heart disease. “Research supports smartphone-based heart monitors for detecting normal rhythms and atrial fibrillation…