Frequency of Congenital Cardiac Disease in Various Divisions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Based on a Six-Month Analysis of Inpatients at a Tertiary Care Hospital's Pediatric Cardiology Unit.

Objective: To identify the frequency of congenital heart disease (CHD) in various Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) divisions.

Materials And Methods: To perform this research, we reviewed the medical records of pediatric cardiology patients hospitalized between January 2022 and July 2022. Data was taken from the cardiology department's computerized data system between January 1 and July 31, 2022.

Association Of Liver Fatty Acid Binding Protein With Acute Kidney Injury In Paediatric Patients After Cardiac Surgery.

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after cardiac surgery. Like Creatinine level, the role of L-FABP in renal injury and its recovery had been shown by studies, so by using/measuring urinary Liver fatty acid-binding protein (uL-FABP) levels it can be a valuable biomarker for monitoring and diagnosis of various renal diseases. The study aimed to determine L-FABP as a biomarker for early diagnosis of AKI acute kidney injury in paediatric patients after cardiac surgery so that early treatment interventions can prevent AKI morbidity.

Congenital Heart Disease and Its Association in Children With Down Syndrome.

Objective The objective is to determine the frequency of different congenital heart diseases and their association in children with Down syndrome (DS). Methodology This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the pediatric department of Peshawar Institute of Cardiology, Peshawar, Pakistan from August 2021 to July 2022. A total of 123 children with DS and congenital heart disease (CHD) were included in this cross-sectional study.

Pattern of Vascular Anomalies Associated With Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defect.

Objective To evaluate children with sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SV-ASD) for associated vascular anomalies. Methodology A total of 72 children with sinus venosus atrial septal defect with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return who presented to pediatric cardiology unit, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar, from January 2019 till June 2021 were included in this cross-sectional study. Diagnosis of sinus venosus atrial septal defect was confirmed through two-dimensional (2D) and Doppler echocardiography performed by a pediatric cardiologist.

The Outcome of Trans-catheter Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus: A Single-Center Experience.

Objective The objective is to share our experience of trans-catheter device closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and review its efficacy and immediate complications. Methodology This cross-sectional observational study was done in the Department of Pediatric cardiology, Lady Reading Hospital, Peshawar from January 2020 to December 2020. A total of 51 patients with isolated PDA, who underwent PDA device closure, were enlisted in this study through consecutive sampling methods, irrespective of their age and gender.

Immediate And Midterm Results Of Balloon Aortic Valvuloplasty In Children With Aortic Valve Stenosis With Special Reference To Dysplastic Aortic Valve.

Background: This study was conducted to determine the immediate and midterm outcome of balloon aortic valvuloplasty in children from age 1 month to 16 years, with special reference to mean balloon to aortic valve ratio along with dooming versus dysplastic valve.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study. Patients who underwent balloon aortic valvuloplasty in a single tertiary care hospital were reviewed regarding immediate outcome, morphology of aortic valve, mean balloon to aortic valve ratio and complications during procedure from January 2006 till December 2016.