Anthracyclines (i.e., doxorubicin, daunorubicin) have significant impact on outcome in many pediatric chemotherapy protocols and therefore remain the mainstay of treatment. The objective of this study was to identify the risk factors for anthracycline induced cardiac dysfunction in pediatric patients. Multiple logistic regression model was applied to assess the risk factors for development of c...

OBJECTIVES We sought to describe the early pediatric experience of transcatheter cryoablation, and identify whether specific arrhythmia substrates and/or ablation locations were particularly suited to cryoablation. BACKGROUND Radiofrequency (RF) ablation has become established therapy for pediatric tachyarrhythmias. However, challenges remain in terms of the safety and efficacy of RF ablation i...

techniques in use today, either in experimental or clinical cardiology, which are relatively new and of such importance that a thorough understanding of them is essential to the cardiologist." As an essay, the book warrants praise for its logical organization and clear development. However, it is doubtful that the cardiologist, or anyone, would gather "a thorough understanding" of modern cardio...

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) pulmonary vein isolation ablation has been utilized increasingly yet variably in the USA. Purpose To identify variations AF utilization and reimbursement among Medicare beneficiaries (MB). Methodology We used a 100% sample of MB who underwent from 2013 to 2019. stratified data geographically (Northeast, South, West, Midwest), identified mean prevalen...

introduction: hypertrophied tonsils and adenoids may cause upper airway obstruction and cardio-pulmonary complications due to pulmonary arterial hypertension. the aim of this study was to determine the correlation between mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mpap) and selected adenotonsilar hypertrophy indexes. materials and methods: thirty two patients with upper-airway obstruction resulting from...

In patients who undergo median sternotomy to treat congenital heart diseases, a thymectomy is performed to yield better access to the cardiac system. In this study we have used MRI to evaluate the changes in size, shape and location of the thymus after midsternatomy. This case-control study was performed during 2011-2012 in Shiraz, Iran. Eligible participants between 5-17 years of age were divi...

Introduction: Hypertrophied tonsils and adenoids may cause upper airway obstruction and cardio-pulmonary complications due to pulmonary arterial hypertension. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between mean pulmonary arterial pressure (mPAP) and selected adenotonsilar hypertrophy indexes. Materials and Methods: Thirty two patients with upper-airway obstruction resulting ...

Alcohol and tobacco are the two legally available recreational drugs that are commonly misused in the United Kingdom, and their adverse eVects on cardiovascular function have been extensively documented. In addition, many illegal recreational drugs are freely available, and their use has reached epidemic proportions in British society. Almost one in four people have used illegal drugs at some t...