Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) from the inappropriate sinus of
Valsalva is increasingly recognized by cardiac imaging. Although most AAOCA subtypes are�…

The burden of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) continues to be significant. In view of marked
differences in preterm infants versus more mature, term counterparts (viewed on a�…

Background Despite advances in pediatric health care over recent decades, it is not clear
whether survival in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) is still increasing. Methods�…

The writing group was chosen from the membership of the International Society for Heart
and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), the Association of European Pediatric and Congenital�…

Abstract The American College of Cardiology (ACC) collaborated with the American Heart
Association, American Society of Echocardiography, Heart Rhythm Society, International�…

Coarctation of the aorta is a relatively common form of congenital heart disease, with an
estimated incidence of approximately 3 cases per 10000 births. Coarctation is a�…

Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the supporting structures of the dentition that is
initiated by bacteria that form a biofilm on the surface of the teeth. The pathogenesis of the�…

Pediatric heart failure represents an important cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood.
Currently, there are well-established guidelines for the management of heart failure in the�…

Disclaimer 2020: The EACTS/AEPC Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS and the
AEPC and were produced after careful consideration of the scientific and medical�…

Coarctation of aorta (CoA) is a discrete narrowing in aorta causing obstruction to the flow of
blood. It accounts for 6–8% of all congenital heart diseases. With advances in fetal�…