Trim the sail: A rare cause of newborn hypoxia.

The right venous valve is critical to the proper development of the fetal heart. As the right venous valve degenerates later in fetal development, residual structures can remain, such as the terminal crest, Eustachian valve, Thebesian valve, and a prominent Chiari network, with a sail-like appearance resembling a spinnaker. While these structures are often incidentally found on adult echocardiograms, we present a case of a term neonate with hypoxia secondary to a persistent right valve of the sinus venosus.

A rare case of severe Ebstein's anomaly and hepatoblastoma in a neonate.

Primary liver tumours in neonates with single-ventricle palliation are exceedingly rare. We present the first reported case of neonatal hepatoblastoma with severe Ebstein's anomaly following Starnes procedure. The patient's postoperative course highlights the challenges and complications in simultaneous management of these diagnoses.

Weight loss supplement causing acute heart block in a child.

A 16-year-old male was admitted to the paediatric ICU with acute onset of vomiting, somnolence, and chest pain, and electrocardiogram showing 2nd degree heart block after ingesting an Aleurites moluccana (Candlenut) seed as a herbal weight loss supplement. Electrocardiogram showed progressively worsening heart block with down-sloping of the ST segments, resembling digoxin toxicity. After 2 days of ICU observation, his symptoms began to improve and eventually resolved.

Congenital long QT syndrome in children identified by family screening.

The diagnosis of congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS) in the relatives (nonprobands) of index patients (probands) is increasing because of screening. This report documents the clinical courses and outcomes of nonproband pediatric patients with LQTS. All patients aged <18 years with LQTS were identified at 3 pediatric centers.

Long QT syndrome in children in the era of implantable defibrillators.

Objectives: We sought to assess the spectrum and outcome of young long QT syndrome (LQTS) patients, addressing treatment including device indications, risks, and benefits.

Background: Long QT syndrome has a phenotype ranging from asymptomatic electrocardiogram (ECG) abnormalities to sudden death. Treatments include beta-blockers and device implantation in high-risk individuals.