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Prenatal Exposure to Ultrafine Particles Tied to Child Asthma

Prenatal ultrafine particle (UFP; <0.1 µm) exposure is associated with asthma development in children.

Residual Lesions Linked to Postoperative Congenital Cardiac Surgery Outcomes

This study evaluated factor associated with outcomes after cardiac surgery for congenital heart defects.

Socioeconomic Status Tied to Detection of Congenital Heart Defects

Lower socioeconomic quartile (SEQ), Hispanic ethnicity, and rural residence are associated with lower prenatal detection (PND) of congenital heart disease, specifically transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Hypertension, Albuminuria Common in Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes

The prevalence of hypertension and albuminuria in pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes varies by race.

Gender Disparities Seen in Care for Younger Patients With ASCVD

Women with premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease receive less optimal care than men.

Congenital Heart Disease Surgery Tied to Later Hypertension

During 10 years of follow-up, younger age at index surgery and more complex surgery particularly linked to higher risk for developing hypertension.

Treatment With Recombinant Human Growth Hormone During Childhood and CV Risk in Early Adulthood

Children treated with recombinant human growth hormone were found to be at increased risk for cardiovascular events during early adulthood.

Novel Therapy Fast-Tracked for GI Dysfunction in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Heart Surgery

The designation is based on positive topline data from a phase 2 study of 120 adults following open-heart surgery.

Empagliflozin Beneficial in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction

In a trial, empagliflozin reduced the risks for heart failure hospitalization and renal outcomes in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Assessing Optimal Methods to Measure Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children

As cardiorespiratory fitness declines among US youth, researchers explore methods for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in otherwise healthy children.