Background Neonates with tetralogy of Fallot and symptomatic cyanosis (sTOF) require
early intervention. Objectives This study sought to perform a balanced multicenter …

Background Because atherosclerosis begins in childhood, universal lipid screening is
recommended with special attention to conditions predisposing to early atherosclerosis …

Evaluative research in interventional cardiology has focused on clinical and technical
outcomes. Inclusion of economic data can enhance evaluative research by quantifying the …

Background Arterial switch operation (ASO) is today the first-choice surgical treatment for
patients with transposition of the great arteries. Long-term outcome data still remain scarce …

Objectives: Transposition of the great arteries is the most common cyanotic congenital heart
defect. Surgical correction usually occurs in the first week of life; presence of restrictive …

Background Despite excellent operative survival, correction of tetralogy of Fallot frequently is
accompanied by residual lesions that may affect health beyond the incident hospitalization …

Background Observational studies have demonstrated an association between the use of
digoxin and reduced interstage mortality after Norwood operation for hypoplastic left heart …

Background The modified Blalock‐Taussig‐Thomas shunt is the gold standard palliation for
securing pulmonary blood flow in infants with ductal‐dependent pulmonary blood flow …

Background The purpose of this study is to assess risk factors of neo–aortic regurgitation
(AR) after an arterial switch operation and outcomes of neo–aortic valve surgery. Methods …

Background Electroencephalographic seizures (ESs) after neonatal cardiac surgery are
often subclinical and have been associated with poor outcomes. An accurate ES prediction …