Echocardiographic parameters that predict outcome in aortic atresia patients undergoing comprehensive stage II procedure.

Background: The hybrid procedure is one option for palliating patients with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. As experience increases with this palliation, the physiology and its influence on outcome can be better assessed. The goal of this study was to determine if echocardiographic parameters correlate with post-operative variables in patients with aortic atresia undergoing the comprehensive Stage II procedure.

Quality outcomes of ACHD patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures and hospital admissions in a free-standing children's hospital.

Objectives: Describe quality outcomes of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) undergoing cardiovascular procedures and admissions in a free-standing children's hospital with a multi-disciplinary ACHD program and compared with pediatric outcomes.

Background: A challenge for the U.S.