Congenital heart disease
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Congenital heart disease · Jan 2016
Timing of Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Three-stage Palliation of Single-ventricle Physiology.
Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) placement during three-stage surgical palliation of single-ventricle cardiac physiology has been shown to improve weight gain in this population of infants who often suffer from inadequate feeding. The optimal timing of this intervention is unclear and requires further investigation. ⋯ Earlier placement of G-tube may increase the rate of recovery from stage 1 of multistage palliative cardiac surgery for single-ventricle physiology. Fundoplication may improve perioperative weight gain when indicated.
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Congenital heart disease · Jan 2016
On-table Extubation after Open Heart Surgery in Children: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Hospital in a Developing Country.
Recent advances in various disciplines of medicine have significantly changed the courses following cardiac surgery in children. On-table extubation (OTE) after open heart surgery in children is evolving. ⋯ On-table extubation in children after open heart surgery was feasible and safe in selected group of patients. There was no major complication observed in the PICU.
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Congenital heart disease · Jan 2016
Does Congenital Heart Disease Affect Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Down Syndrome?
The impact that congenital heart disease (CHD) has on the neurodevelopment of children with Down syndrome (DS) is unknown and potentially has implications for targeted early intervention. This study assessed the relationship between CHD that required surgery in the first year of life and neurodevelopmental, behavioral and emotional functioning outcomes in children with DS. ⋯ Children with DS undergoing cardiac surgery during the first year demonstrated poorer neurodevelopmental outcomes as infants/toddler but had no difference at school age compared to children with DS without CHD. These results will guide early interventions to optimize neurodevelopmental outcomes in children with DS and will help with family counseling after CHD repair.