First Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Implanted in a Child
Dan Cortez, MD, director of pediatric electrophysiology at UC Davis, has implanted the first dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child.
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Quantity Doesn’t Predict Quality in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
A recent study reveals that successful pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes depend on quality metrics across hospitals of all sizes, not just on the volume of surgeries performed.
Apple Watch Effective in Detecting Pediatric Heart Arrhythmias
The smartwatches have some advantages over traditional ways of diagnosing cardiac arrhythmias in children but need more validation, finds a Stanford Medicine study.
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Heart Complications Common in Children Treated for MIS-C
Investigators at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles analyzed results of follow-up heart studies for all children who had been hospitalized for MIS-C, and found that many patients had abnormal findings on at least one cardiac study at their six-month follow-up.
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Childhood Trauma Intensifies Poor Sleep’s Impact on Young Hearts
Traumatic events experienced during childhood may magnify the negative health effects of too much or too little sleep on children’s cardiovascular health.
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First-Time Guidelines for Performing Pediatric Heart Surgery Announced
A set of first-time consensus guidelines for centers performing pediatric heart surgery in the United States has been endorsed by 15 collaborating societies.
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Advancements in Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Treatment: Insights from AHA Scientific Statement
The American Heart Association Scientific Statement sheds light on treatment approaches for pediatric cardiomyopathy. From stage-based interventions to novel therapies and collaborative networks, this article explores the advancements in managing this complex condition.
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