Publications by authors named "Iyawa Astadicko"
Background: In contrast to the adult age group, epidemiologic studies on heart failure (HF) in the pediatric population are lacking. The aim of this prospective study was to analyze the epidemiology of HF during infancy and childhood.
Methods: Of the 1,196 children with congenital and acquired heart diseases, primarily diagnosed during a 10-y period in one hospital, we identified those patients who developed HF.
Background: Noncardiac conditions may complicate heart disease care, contribute to the progression of the disease and alter the response to treatment. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the proportion of cardiac children with such significant conditions.
Methods: Of the 1058 children with congenital heart disease primarily diagnosed during a 10-year-period in one hospital, we identified those patients who had significant congenital and acquired comorbidities.