Clinical Assessment of the Utility of Pulsatile Over Nonpulsatile Flow for Neonatal and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures Using Multidisciplinary Translational Research at a Tertiary Care Center
Published: October 14, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 354-356
Contributors
Christopher Collin Hayes, Akif Ündar
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 354-356, May 2025.
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In Memoriam: Albert Starr (1926-2024)
Published: March 28, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 303-305
Contributors
Marshall L. Jacobs, Carl L. Backer
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 303-305, May 2025.
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Current Congenital Heart Surgery and Pediatric Perfusion Practices in Japan and Vietnam
Published: October 14, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 352-353
Contributors
Hideshi Itoh, Shunji Sano, Shingo Ichiba, Nguyen The Binh, Le Ngoc Thanh
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 352-353, May 2025.
The declining birth rate and aging population are becoming increasingly serious social issues in Japan. In this report, we summarize the current congenital heart surgery and pediatric perfusion practices in Japan and Vietnam. In addition we report the …
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They Deserve to Live: Impact of the Berlin Heart EXCOR on Small Children’s Heart Transplant Waitlist in Low-Resource Settings
Published: October 23, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 313-322
Contributors
Luiz Fernando Caneo, Aida Luiza Ribeiro Turquetto, Fábio Augusto Rodrigues Gonçalves, Evelinda Marramon Trindade, Holger Buchholz, Daniel Garros, Leonardo Augusto Miana, Maria Raquel Brigoni Massoti, Carla Tanamati, Juliano Gomes Penha, Marcelo Biscegli Jatene, Fabio Biscegli Jatene
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 313-322, May 2025.
Background: :In newly emerging economy countries, the shortage of pediatric donor hearts and poor healthcare infrastructure poses a significant challenge. Although mechanical circulatory support (MCS) has been proven effective in enhancing heart transplant …
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Use of Cervical Approach for Insertion of the Impella 5.5 Ventricular Assist Device (Abiomed) in Pediatric Patients: Cohort Study
Published: January 17, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 323-328
Contributors
Mohammed Absi, Andrew J. Gienapp, Cihangir Buyukgoz, Shyam Sathanandam, Umar Boston
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 323-328, May 2025.
Background: Impella 5.5 ventricular assist device (VAD) insertion is typically done via the axillary artery or directly through the aorta; however, an axillary artery must be ≥6 mm in diameter, which excludes many pediatric patients who do not meet this …
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Adjudicating Registry Data: Benefits and Pitfalls—The ACTION Experience
Published: December 09, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 309-312
Contributors
David M. Kwiatkowski, Scott Auerbach, Robert A. Niebler,
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 309-312, May 2025.
The Advanced Cardiac Therapies Improving Outcomes Network (ACTION) registry collects data and adjudicates adverse events on pediatric patients receiving mechanical circulatory support at participating centers. To date, the registry includes over 1500 …
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Aspirin Nonresponsiveness in Congenital Heart Disease—Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Management
Published: December 06, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 388-394
Contributors
Catherine E. Stauber, Andrew Well, Catherine Dawson-Gore, Michelle Mizrahi, Charles D. Fraser, Carlos M. Mery, Daniel Stromberg
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 388-394, May 2025.
Background: Aspirin is frequently utilized for antiplatelet therapy in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). Patients who are unresponsive to aspirin, as measured by aspirin reaction units (ARU), are at higher risk for thrombotic events. It is …
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Epicardial Lead Performance Trends in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Published: November 14, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 384-387
Contributors
Brynn E. Dechert, Vikram Sood, Martin J. LaPage
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 384-387, May 2025.
Background: :Epicardial pacing systems, rather than transvenous systems, are utilized in pediatric patients who are too small to undergo transvenous access and/or have complex congenital heart disease (CHD) anatomically precluding a transvenous system. …
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Heart Transplantation Outcomes for Fontan Patients When Using Contemporary Strategies: Heart-Liver Transplantation and Ventricular Assist Device Therapy
Published: January 16, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 368-375
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Spencer J. Hogue, Jason W. Greenberg, Amir Mehdizadeh-Shrifi, Chet R. Villa, Clifford Chin, Angela Lorts, Alexander R. Opotowsky, David G. Lehenbauer, David L. S. Morales1The Heart Institute, 2518Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 368-375, May 2025.
Background: With an increasing number of Fontan patients surviving into adulthood, the burden of end-stage heart failure is increasing. Prior studies have reported suboptimal heart transplantation (HTx) outcomes. Therefore, the authors describe their …
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Highlights of the 18th International Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion
Published: September 09, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 306-308
Contributors
Robert A. Niebler, Akif Undar
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 306-308, May 2025.
The 18thInternational Conference on Pediatric Mechanical Circulatory Support Systems and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Perfusion was held in Milwaukee, WI, USA, on May 9 and 10, 2024. The conference was hosted by the Herma Heart Institute of Children’s …
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Impact of an Adult Congenital Heart Disease Order Set in a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Published: October 23, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 376-383
Contributors
Ashley Park, Brynn Connor, Pranava Sinha, Melissa Jones, Ricardo Munoz, Aminah Baxter, Seiji Ito, Anitha John
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 376-383, May 2025.
Background: :Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are increasingly surviving to adulthood. Given their age- and condition-specific needs, the optimal postoperative setting for these patients is not yet determined. This study aims to evaluate the …
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Cerebral Hemodynamic Monitoring via Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Risk-Stratified Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patients
Published: March 13, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 338-351
Contributors
Krishna Patel, Marc J. Lussier, Yongwook Dan, Natalie Gurevich, Allen R. Kunselman, Tracie K. Lin, Jason R. Imundo, John L. Myers, Akif Ündar
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 338-351, May 2025.
Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate mean cerebral blood flow velocity, gaseous microemboli (GME) counts, regional cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2), and clinical outcomes using multimodality neuromonitoring in risk-stratified congenital …
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Randomized Trial of Pulsatile and Nonpulsatile Flow in Cyanotic and Acyanotic Congenital Heart Surgery
Published: December 23, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 329-337
Contributors
Krishna Patel, Tracie K. Lin, Joseph B. Clark, Gary D. Ceneviva, Jason R. Imundo, Debra Spear, Allen R. Kunselman, Neal J. Thomas, John L. Myers, Akif Ündar
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 329-337, May 2025.
Background: The study objective was to determine the impact of cardiopulmonary bypass perfusion modalities on cerebral hemodynamics and clinical outcomes in congenital cardiac surgery patients stratified by acyanotic versus cyanotic heart disease.Methods: A …
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Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease in Children and Adolescents Under 18 in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published: December 20, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 357-367
Contributors
Kwadwo A. Danso, Grace Appah, Rosemary S. Akuaku, Yaa S. Karikari, Annette K. Ansong, Frank Edwin, Nana-Akyaa Yao
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 357-367, May 2025.
Background: There are limited population-based studies on congenital heart disease (CHD) in the pediatric population in Africa. Technological advancements in diagnostic tools have resulted in multiple echocardiographic studies in hospital settings. We aimed …
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Multidisciplinary Surgical Care for a Cervical Esophageal Duplication Cyst
Published: November 14, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 409-411
Contributors
Harikrishan S. Sachdev, Andrew Well, James Attra, Carlos Mery, Charles D. Fraser, Neil Venardos
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 409-411, May 2025.
We present a case of a three-month-old male who presented with a cervical esophageal duplication cyst requiring early surgical intervention. The patient presented with feeding difficulties, poor weight gain, and respiratory distress. Due to the position …
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Subxiphoid Insertion of a Pediatric Implantable Pulse Generator in a Neonate With Congenital Complete Heart Block
Published: December 06, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 411-413
Contributors
Benjamin P. Kirk, Benjamin Hale, Mohsen Karimi
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 411-413, May 2025.
Permanent pacemaker placement is often indicated in newborns with congenital complete heart block (CCHB). The disproportionate size between commercially available devices and the neonate can lead to delayed intervention and high postoperative complication …
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A Juxta-Arterial and Perimembranous Confluent Ventricular Septal Defect in Transposition of the Great Arteries
Published: January 17, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 416-418
Contributors
Shinya Yokoyama, Ryohei Fukuba, Rei Tonomura, Kazuhiro Mitani, Hideki Uemura
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 416-418, May 2025.
Transposition of the great arteries (TGA) with a rare form of ventricular septal defect (VSD) needs careful attention when choosing the optimal strategy for repair. A neonate with TGA and an atypical VSD, which extended from the perimembranous to the …
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Lightning Can Strike Twice: Management of an Infant With Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery Complicated by Coccidioidomycosis Infection
Published: January 13, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 419-421
Contributors
Varshini Methuku, Katie A. Kowalek, Nathan B. Price, Alison Bliss, Kenneth A. Fox, Michael D. Seckeler
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 419-421, May 2025.
Cardiac disease in young children can be unrecognized until symptoms are unmasked by a precipitating event, such as an infection. We present a case of anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery causing clinically significant disease in a …
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Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Marfan Syndrome, and Severe Combined Immunodeficiency: A Lethal Combination?
Published: January 28, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 421-423
Contributors
Spencer J. Hogue, Muhammed Faateh, Awais AshfaqDivision of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Heart Institute, 2518Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 421-423, May 2025.
The authors present an exceptionally rare case of a newborn in whom total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) had been diagnosed prenatally and in whom genetic testing after neonatal cardiac repair confirmed a missense variant of theFBN1gene …
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Neoaortic Dilation and Polyvalvar Dysfunction: The Coexistence of Marfan Syndrome with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Published: February 06, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 424-426
Contributors
Sruti Rao, Rukmini Komarlu, Hani K. Najm, Brittany Hansen, Rene E. Rodriguez, Kenneth G. Zahka
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 424-426, May 2025.
We present a unique case of progressive neoaortic root and neoascending aortic dilatation, with poly-valvar regurgitation in a patient with Marfan syndrome and hypoplastic left heart syndrome palliated to Fontan procedure. This progressive dilation and …
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Classical Ozaki Procedure in a Seven-Month-Old Infant
Published: December 09, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 413-416
Contributors
Aleksei Ye. Chernogrivov, Aleksei I. Kim, Frank Cetta, Tatyana V. Rogova, Inessa Ye. Nefedova, Igor E. Chernogrivov, Aleksandr A. Esayan, Vera I. Dontsova, Alina S. Sarkisyan
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 413-416, May 2025.
We present a case study of neotricuspidization of the aortic valve with neocusp suturing based on templates similar to those used in the Ozaki procedure but adapted for infants. This is an alternative for patients when valve reconstruction is impossible …
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Review of Interleukin-6 and Cardiopulmonary Bypass-Related End-Organ Injury Along With the Potential for Mitigation With Tocilizumab
Published: October 25, 2024.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 395-401
Contributors
Althena Yu, Junedh M. Amrute, Pirooz Eghtesady
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 395-401, May 2025.
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is essential for the conduct of open-heart procedures. While lifesaving, CPB can be associated with significant end-organ injuries believed to result from inflammatory responses triggered by the extracorporeal surfaces …
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Long-Term Coronary Artery Complications Following the Arterial Switch Operation for Transposition of the Great Arteries—A Scoping Review
Published: February 06, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 402-408
Contributors
Rachel S. Lim, Jeffrey Lefkovits, Samuel Menahem
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 402-408, May 2025.
Coronary artery complications following the arterial switch operation (ASO) for transposition of the great arteries have become increasingly relevant as those affected are exposed to the comorbidities of later years. A scoping review was undertaken to …
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Response to Reader Comment on: A Low-Cost Workflow to Generate Virtual and Physical Three-Dimensional Models of Cardiac Structures. If You Can Make it Here, You Can Make it Anywhere
Published: February 21, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 428-428
Contributors
Alexander Schneller, Philippe Grieshaber
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 428-428, May 2025.
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Reader Comment on: A Low-Cost Workflow to Generate Virtual and Physical Three-Dimensional Models of Cardiac Structures
Published: February 06, 2025.
Volume 16, Number 3
Pages 427-427
Contributors
Amnuay Kleebayoon, Viroj Wiwanitkit
World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 427-427, May 2025.
