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ISSN:1747-079X(print)
ISSN:1747-0803(online)
Publication Frequency:Bi-monthly
Congenital Heart Disease is the first journal focused exclusively on the study and treatment of congenital heart defects in children and adults. It is the official journal of the Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. We are committed to publishing clinical studies, invited editorials, state-of-the-art reviews, case reports, articles focusing on the history and development of congenital heart disease, and CME material. All manuscripts (including invited) will undergo a rigorous and thorough editorial procedure to promote reliable research findings.
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EDITORIAL
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 1-3, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.051192
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ARTICLE
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 5-17, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046328
Abstract Background: Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) will transition to lifelong adult congenital cardiac care. However, their structural heart disease is challenging to convey via two-dimensional drawings. This study utilized a tele-educational environment, with personalized three-dimensional (3D) modeling and health Details (3D + Details = “4D”), to improve actual and perceived knowledge, both important components of transition readiness in CHD patients. Methods: Participants aged ≥13 years with a history of CHD and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies were eligible. Cardiac MRI datasets were then used to segment and create 3D heart models (using Mimics, Materialize Inc.). Participants first completed… More >
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Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 19-31, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046339
Abstract Background: Given the pervasive issues of obesity and diabetes both in Puerto Rico and the broader United States, there is a compelling need to investigate the intricate interplay among body mass index (BMI), pregestational, and gestational maternal diabetes, and their potential impact on the occurrence of congenital heart defects (CHD) during neonatal development. Methods: Using the comprehensive System of Vigilance and Surveillance of Congenital Defects in Puerto Rico, we conducted a focused analysis on neonates diagnosed with CHD between 2016 and 2020. Our assessment encompassed a range of variables, including maternal age, gestational age, BMI, pregestational diabetes, gestational diabetes, hypertension,… More >
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Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 33-48, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046656
Abstract Social determinants of health (SDOH) affect quality of life. We investigated SDOH impacts on self-perceived resilience among people with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD). Secondary analysis of data from two complementary studies: a survey study conducted May 2021–June 2022 and a qualitative study conducted June 2020–August 2021. Resilience was assessed through CD-RISC10 score (range 0–40, higher scores reflect greater self-perceived resilience) and interview responses. Sociodemographic and SDOH (education, employment, living situation, monetary stability, financial dependency, area deprivation index) data were collected by healthcare record review and self-report. We used linear regression with robust standard errors to analyze survey data and… More >
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Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 49-63, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2023.044874
Abstract Background: Much has been written about the loss to follow-up in the transition between pediatric and adult Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) care centers. Much less is understood about the loss to follow-up (LTF) after a successful transition. This is critical too, as patients lost to specialised care are more likely to experience morbidity and premature mortality. Aims: To understand the prevalence and reasons for loss to follow-up (LTF) at a large Australian Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) centre. Methods: Patients with moderate or highly complex CHD and gaps in care of >3 years (defined as LTF) were identified from a… More >
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CASE REPORT
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 65-68, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.046638
Abstract We describe a 63-year-old male who appears to have undergone an early form of the arterial switch operation for D-transposition of the great arteries performed in the mid-1960s. We review the clinical and imaging data that support our conclusion. He had a diagnostic cardiac catheterization which demonstrated severe pulmonary hypertension responsive to epoprostenol and oxygen. Our case may represent one example of the experimental surgical work done prior to Dr. Adibe Jatene’s description of the first successful arterial switch performed in 1975. More >
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Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 69-83, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.045137
Abstract Background: The optimal surgical timing and clinical outcomes of ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in neonates remain unclear. We aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of VSD closure in neonates (age ≤ 30 days). Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 50 consecutive neonates who underwent VSD closure for isolated VSDs between August 2003 and June 2021. Indications for the procedure included congestive heart failure/failure to thrive and pulmonary hypertension. Major adverse events (MAEs) were defined as the composite of all-cause mortality, reoperation, persistent atrioventricular block, and significant (≥grade 2) valvular dysfunction. Results: The median age and body weight at operation were 26.0… More >
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EDITORIAL
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 85-92, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.047266
Abstract Aims: Although the application of ultrasound-guided vascular puncture and Z-stitch hemostasis to manage femoral access has been widely utilized, there is limited data on this combined application in adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients undergoing electrophysiological (EP) procedures. We sought to evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided puncture and postprocedural Z-stitch hemostasis for ACHD patients undergoing EP procedures. Methods and Results: The population of ACHD patients undergoing transfemoral EP procedures at the University of Zurich Heart Center between January 2019 and December 2022 was observed and analyzed. During the study period, femoral access (left/right, arterial/venous) was performed under real-time… More >
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Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 93-105, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.048631
Abstract Background: Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common form of adult congenital heart disease that can lead to long-term adverse outcomes if left untreated. Early closure of ASD has been associated with excellent outcomes and lower complication rates. However, there is limited evidence regarding the prognosis of ASD closure in older adults. This study aims to evaluate the mortality rates in older ASD patients with and without closure. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients aged 40 years or older with ASD between 2001 and 2017. Patients were followed up to assess all-cause mortality. Univariable and multivariable analyses… More >
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Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 107-121, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.045953
Abstract Objective: Accurate measurement of QT interval, the ventricular action potential from depolarization to repolarization, is important for the early detection of Long QT syndrome. The most effective QT correction (QTc) formula has yet to be determined in the pediatric population, although it has intrinsically greater extremes in heart rate (HR) and is more susceptible to errors in measurement. The authors of this study compare six different QTc methods (Bazett, Fridericia, Framingham, Hodges, Rautaharju, and a computer algorithm utilizing the Bazett formula) for consistency against variations in HR and RR interval. Methods: Descriptive Retrospective Study. We included participants from a pediatric… More >
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CASE REPORT
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.1, pp. 123-129, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.048145
Abstract Congenital ventricular aneurysm is a very rare cardiac anomaly. A diagnosis can be made during the prenatal period using fetal echocardiography. This study presents a very rare apically located left ventricular aneurysm case, and the relevant literature was reviewed and discussed. In this case, a 35-year-old, gravida 2, parity 1 pregnant woman at 24 weeks of gestation, displayed a wide aneurysmal image in the left ventricular apical wall on fetal echocardiography. There was a 1.79 mm muscular ventricular septal defect at the apical region of the interventricular septum. In the course of the color Doppler ultrasonography examination, an aberrant fibrous… More >
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