Pediatric Cardiology News, Clinical Research

Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic

Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity.

Frequency of Long-Term Symptoms Up With Positive SARS-CoV-2 Test

Persistence of more than four weeks of at least one initially occurring symptom among 76.2 percent of those with positive test.

Virtual Reality Reduces Anxiety in Children During PIVC Placement

Virtual reality intervention also significantly decreases pain among patients undergoing peripheral IV catheter placement.

Early-Term Delivery of Infants With CHD Decreased With Standardized Plan

Implementation of a standardized clinical assessment and management plan for prenatal CHD pregnancy care successfully decreased early-term or cesarean deliveries.

Voxelotor Gets Priority Review for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease

The sNDA and NDA are supported by data from the open-label phase 2a HOPE-KIDS1 study.

AAP Updates Influenza Vaccination Guidance for Children

Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for all patients 6 months of age and older who have no medical contraindications.

CPR With Rescue Breathing Linked to Improved Pediatric OHCA Outcomes

Rescue breathing CPR is associated with better outcomes compared with compression-only CPR in pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Health in Children and Adolescents

The American Heart Association (AHA) released a scientific statement summarizing the effects of obstructive sleep apnea on the cardiovascular health of children and adolescents, as well as the current best practices for diagnosis and evaluation of CVD-related complications of OSA.