We studied the effect of preoperative determinants on early outcomes of 1028 consecutive
infant heart operations in a limited-resource setting. Comprehensive data on pediatric heart …

Objective The objective of this study was to determine whether a composite outcome,
derived of objective signs of inadequate cardiac output, would be associated with other …

Objectives Prematurity is a risk factor for in-hospital mortality after cardiac surgery. The
structure of intensive care unit models designed to deliver optimal care to neonates …

OBJECTIVE: Significant technologic advances have improved outcomes in neonatal cardiac
surgery over the past 3 decades. However, outcomes might be different in developing …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND We evaluated outcomes of neonatal cardiac surgery at
hospitals affiliated with the European Congenital Heart Surgeons Association (ECHSA) …

Objective Many studies still dispute the identification of independent risk factors that
influence outcome after neonatal cardiac surgery. We present our study to announce the …

Objective To compare outcomes between low birth weight (LBW;< 2.5 kg) and standard birth
weight neonates undergoing cardiac surgery. Study design A single-center retrospective …

Background We sought to compare overall mortality with neonatal outcomes over a five year
period to define risk factors for mortality and service development priorities. Methods A …

The burden of disease associated with cardiac surgery in preterm and low birth weight
infants is increasing. This retrospective study aimed to compare the mortality and morbidity …

BACKGROUND: Early outcomes of congenital heart surgery in neonates have significantly
improved during the last decade. Further improvements require identification of specific risk …