Pediatric Cardiology

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Lumason Approved for Pediatric Patients With Suboptimal Echocardiograms

The FDA has approved Lumason, an ultrasound enhancing agent, for use in echocardiography to opacify the left ventricular chamber.

Childhood Statin Initiation Reduced Adult CVD Risk in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Initiation of statin therapy during childhood in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia slows the progression of CIMT and reduces the risk for CVD over 20 years.

Sacubitril/Valsartan Approved for Symptomatic HF in Pediatric Patients

The FDA has approved Entresto for the treatment of symptomatic heart failure in pediatric patients.

Effects of the Revised Pediatric Heart Allocation Policy on Waitlist Outcomes

The current pediatric heart allocation policy has increased congenital heart disease status 1A representation but has not improved waitlist mortality,

Oral Suspension Formulation of Amlodipine Now Available

Katerzia (amlodipine) Oral Suspension, 1mg/mL is now commercially available.

Ventricular Dysfunction Predicts Survival in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia

Ventricular dysfunction that occurs in newborns within 48 hours of life with congenital diaphragmatic hernia is common and may represent an independent indicator of disease severity and associated survival.

Novel Risk Model Predicts Sudden Cardiac Death Risk in Childhood HCM

Investigators sought to create a risk prediction tool for sudden cardiac death in children with childhood hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Revised AAP Hypertension Guidelines Identify Obese Youth With High CV Risk

A significant number of overweight and obese young people who are classified as nonhypertensive by the European Society of Hypertension criteria have high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular risk, according to newer American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

Thyroid Dysfunction Common in Children Treated With Amiodarone

Children and young adults treated with amiodarone have a significant likelihood for thyroid dysfunction soon after treatment initiation.

Oil, Gas Well Exposure May Increase Risk for Congenital Heart Defects

Pregnant women living near more oil and natural gas development activity have a greater chance of giving birth to children with congenital heart defects.