Differential newborn DNA methylation among individuals with complex congenital heart defects and childhood lymphoma
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DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.2105
Abstract: There is emerging evidence that children with complex congenital heart defects (CHDs) are at increased risk for childhood lymphoma, but the mechanisms underlying this association are unclear. Thus, we sought to evaluate the role of… read more here.
Keywords: heart defects; dna methylation; congenital heart; complex congenital ... See more keywords
Biallelic DNAH9 mutations are identified in Chinese patients with defective left-right patterning and cilia-related complex congenital heart disease.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00439-021-02426-5
Abstract: Defective left-right (LR) pattering results in a spectrum of laterality disorders including situs inversus totalis (SIT) and heterotaxy syndrome (Htx). Approximately, 50% of patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) displayed SIT. Recessive variants in DNAH9… read more here.
Keywords: complex congenital; left right; defective left; dnah9 mutations ... See more keywords
Low bone mineral density in adults with complex congenital heart disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.06.053
Abstract: AIMS The majority of children with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) survive into adulthood due to advances in medical care. Adult patients with CHD have an increased incidence of diagnoses related to ageing such as… read more here.
Keywords: bone mineral; heart; complex congenital; adults complex ... See more keywords
Infant's difficult temperament characteristics predict poor quality of life in parents of infants with complex congenital heart defects post-cardiac surgery.
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DOI: 10.1017/s1047951122001895
Abstract: BACKGROUND & AIMS Parents of infants with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) often describe their infants as especially fussy, irritable, and difficult to sooth, which together with the illness caretaking demands, add to their stress.… read more here.
Keywords: congenital heart; complex congenital; life; parents infants ... See more keywords
Complex Congenital Heart Disease and Neurodevelopment. A Case Study of Fraternal Twins
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DOI: 10.1080/87565641.2022.2070169
Abstract: ABSTRACT Congenital heart defects have been associated with adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes due to factors that result in a hypoxic-ischemic cerebral cumulative effect. We present a pair of fraternal twins: the first twin was healthy, and… read more here.
Keywords: fraternal twins; congenital heart; complex congenital; cchd ... See more keywords
Developmental outcomes after early surgery for complex congenital heart disease: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.14512
Abstract: (1) To systematically review the literature on developmental outcomes from infancy to adolescence of children with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) who underwent early surgery; (2) to run a meta‐regression analysis on the Bayley Scales… read more here.
Keywords: complex congenital; heart disease; early surgery; congenital heart ... See more keywords
End‐of‐life care for children with complex congenital heart disease: Parents' and medical care givers' perceptions
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15316
Abstract: In complex congenital heart diseases (CHD), patients may remain affected by significant morbidity and mortality after surgery. We analysed the end‐of‐life (EoL) care in children with severe CHD who died in our institution and investigated… read more here.
Keywords: complex congenital; end life; care; congenital heart ... See more keywords
The potential of genetically engineered pig heart transplantation in infants with complex congenital heart disease.
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DOI: 10.1111/petr.14260
Abstract: Despite advances in surgical and medical techniques, complex congenital heart disease in neonates and infants continues to be associated with significant mortality and morbidity. More than 500 infants in the USA are placed on the… read more here.
Keywords: pig heart; complex congenital; heart; heart disease ... See more keywords
Acceptability of a parental early warning tool for parents of infants with complex congenital heart disease: a qualitative feasibility study
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313227
Abstract: Aim To explore the acceptability and feasibility of a parental early warning tool, called the Congenital Heart Assessment Tool (CHAT), for parents going home with their infant between first and second stage of surgery for… read more here.
Keywords: heart; complex congenital; heart disease; feasibility ... See more keywords
Homoarginine—A prognostic indicator in adolescents and adults with complex congenital heart disease?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184333
Abstract: Background Homoarginine (hArg) has been shown to be of prognostic value in patients with chronic left heart failure. The present study aims to assess the clinical utility and prognostic value of hArg levels in patients… read more here.
Keywords: heart; complex congenital; heart failure; harg ... See more keywords
Impact of Accuracy of Preoperative Transthoracic Echocardiography on Complex Congenital Heart Surgery in Pediatrics
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DOI: 10.33192/smj.2019.71
Abstract: Objective: In simple congenital heart disease, transthoracic echocardiography for the diagnosis and preoperative evaluation is an effective investigation. But its role in complex congenital heart disease is yet to be proven. The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: heart; complex congenital; heart disease; transthoracic echocardiography ... See more keywords