A patent ductus arteriosus is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but common treatments are associated with poor outcomes as well. What is a neonatologist to do?
A substantial overall U.S. rate, in contrast to the low rates reported by a few single centers such as Nationwide Children’s, shows room for improvement in handling the hybrid approach for left ventricular physiology.
Seeding a high number of bone marrow mononuclear cells on graft appears to prevent narrowing.
Physicians at Nationwide Children's Hospital describe the use of an extracellular matrix cylindar valve in the mitral position.
Genetic susceptibility plus maternal hyperglycemia interact to contribute to heart defects during fetal development.
Patients with quickly worsening PLE saw serum albumin levels stabilize after dopamine treatment.
