Pediheart: Pediatric Cardiology Today

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Pediheart Podcast #159: The S-ICD In The Pediatric and ACHD Patient Apr 09, 2021

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This week in a co-branded episodes with the SADS Foundation (SADS.org) we speak with Professor Johannes von Alvensleben of U. Colorado about a recent PACES study on the outcomes of S-ICD's in children and ACHD patients. What are the challenges to their use and who is a good candidate? What is involved in screening patients for an S-ICD and why do children and ACHD patient seem to 'screen out' more than the general population? What are the challenges to their implantation and what is coming down the pipeline in terms of innovation with these devices? Dr. von Alvensleben shares his insights this week. doi: 10.1016/j.jacep.2020.07.010

Pediheart Podcast #158: Diagnostic Accuracy Of Fetal Echocardiography For Congenital Heart Disease Apr 02, 2021

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This week we delve into the world of fetal cardiology to review a recent work on accuracy of fetal echo in the diagnosis of congenital heart disease. We speak with Dr. Namrita Mozumdar of Pediatric Cardiology Of Long Island about her work. What factors are associated with diagnostic discrepancies? DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2020.06.017
Also joining us is Professor Kenan Stern of Mount Sinai Children's Heart Center to share with us information about the upcoming Mount Sinai Hot Topics In Fetal Cardiology Conference on May 1. Information can be found at:
https://mssm.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=3000&EID=4460

Pediheart Podcast #157: Aortopulmonary Collaterals In The Single Ventricle Patient Mar 26, 2021

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This week we review a recent survey study on the topic of aortopulmonary collaterals in single ventricle patients. How often are these occluded in the single ventricle patient and when this is performed, how do interventionalists decide? How should they be occluded? Are there guidelines regarding this? We speak with Professor Ziyad Hijazi of Sidra Cardiovascular Center in Doha, Qatar about this recent work and also briefly discuss the PICS Society for pediatric and adult interventional cardiologists with Dr. Hijazi and Dr. Damien Kenny. doi: 10.1007/s00246-020-02418-8

Pediheart Podcast # 133 REPLAY: Ventricular Arrhythmias And Sudden Death In Tetralogy Of Fallot Mar 19, 2021

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In this week's replay episode 133, we delve into the world of electrophysiology and ACHD when we review a very recent work on TOF and factors associated with possible risk for sudden death. Can a novel algorithm identify high or low risk patients in this cohort? We speak with Professor Joseph Atallah of The University of Alberta and Dr. Edward Walsh of Harvard University. Both share their deep knowledge in a roundtable discussion this week. DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.07.012

Pediheart Podcast #156: Neonatologist-Performed Echo For Hemodynamic Consultation In The NICU Mar 12, 2021

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This week we explore a recent work assessing the degree of anatomical concordance between neonatologist-performed echocardiograms and those by pediatric cardiology. What is the role of a hemodynamic consultation team in the management of the transitional physiology of the newborn? How do neonatologists use echocardiography in real time to help manage complex physiological problems of the newborn? What training is needed to do this and how does the neonatal team collaborate with cardiology to provide optimal neonatal physiological support and care? We speak with 2 experts to get the perspective of the neonatologist and cardiologist. Senior author and neonatologist Professor Patrick McNamara of University of Iowa and noted cardiac imaging expert, Professor Leo Lopez of Stanford University share their deep insights this week. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2020.11.005

Pediheart Podcast #155: Comparison Of Warfarin vs. Aspirin In The Fontan Patient Mar 05, 2021

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This week we review the important topic of anticoagulation of the Fontan patient. We speak with hematology researcher, Dr. Chantal Attard of The Murdoch Children's Research Institute of The University of Melbourne about a recent cross-sectional study comparing multiple factors in patients with Fontan circulation on aspirin vs. warfarin. What were the demonstrable differences in outcome? Are there ways to make the use of warfarin more safe? What about novel anticoagulants - what is their possible role and what evidence exists for their use in this setting? Dr. Attard provides many key 'takeaways' this week! doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.12.102

Pediheart Podcast #154: Impact Of Airway Anomalies On Congenital Cardiac Surgical Outcomes Feb 26, 2021

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This week's work reviews a recent STS database study on airway anomalies and the impact they have on cardiovascular surgical outcomes for congenital heart disease. To what degree does the presence of a concomitant airway surgery impact the morbidity and mortality of congenital heart surgery? Dr. Kyle Riggs, a PGY4 resident in thoracic surgery at Northwell Health shares his insights from his recent publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.10.149

Pediheart Podcast #153: Appropriate Use Of Echo In The Evaluation Of Palpitations Feb 19, 2021

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This week we delve into the world of general cardiology and echocardiography to evaluate the role of the echo in the evaluation of a palpitation patient. Which pediatric palpitation patients should undergo an echo? What is the yield of this test in this patient group? What is the appropriate evaluation of a palpitation patient and what testing should such a patient undergo? We speak with Dr. Saloni Sheth, 3rd year resident in pediatrics at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio about a recent work she published on this topic. DOI: 10.1017/S104795112000325X

Pediheart Podcast #152: Status Of The ACHD Patient At Age 50 And Beyond Feb 12, 2021

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This week we review a recent work from the large ACHD team in Sydney, Australia regarding outcomes of ACHD patients at age 50. How are these patients progressing from both a medical and psychosocial perspective? What resources are needed to address this rapidly growing population of middle aged ACHD patients? We speak with Professor Rachael Cordina of the University of Sydney about her recent work. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2020.05.114

Pediheart Podcast #151: Fate Of The Fontan Patient Liver Following Heart-Only Transplantation Feb 05, 2021

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This week we delve back into the world of the Fontan to discuss the fate of the liver in the Fontan patient. We speak with hepatologist, Professor Dellys Soler Rodriguez of Emory University about a recent work she published on the fate of the liver in patients following heart-only transplantation who were Fontan patients. How should these patients be monitored? How should all Fontan patients be monitored? What is the role of the liver biopsy in this evaluation? Dr. Soler Rodriguez provides the insights this week! DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.09.044

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