The Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society is an international body instituted for collaboration among parties with interest in the perioepartive care of patients with congenial heart disease. This report is a review and update on the first 12 years of this society.
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Department of Surgery IV, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 38 Gheorghe Marinescu Street, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania.
: Totally endoscopic techniques have become increasingly popular in cardiac surgery, with minimally invasive mitral valve repair emerging as an effective alternative to median sternotomy. This approach could be particularly advantageous for patients with Noonan syndrome, who often present with structural thoracic anomalies and other comorbidities like bleeding disorders. Endoscopic mitral valve surgery is rapidly establishing itself as the new standard of care for mitral valve operations, demonstrating both safety and efficacy.
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Pediatric Hospital Bambino Gesù, IRCCS, 00167 Rome, Italy.
Recently, the application of novel tools to predict and personalize outcomes for congenital heart disease (CHD) patients has significantly transformed their treatment [...
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January 2025
Department of Preventive Cardiology and Lipidology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-419 Lodz, Poland.
The Fontan operation has become the primary palliative treatment for patients with a functionally univentricular heart. The population of patients with Fontan circulation is constantly growing and aging. As the number of Fontan patients surviving into adulthood increases, there is a clear need for research on how best to follow these patients and manage their complications.
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January 2025
Psychiatry Service, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario Insular-Materno Infantil, Avenida Marítima del Sur, s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
: Anxiety and depression are significant mental health concerns for individuals with congenital heart disease (CHD). As group therapy has proven to be a valuable and effective treatment option for managing anxiety and depression, the aim of this study was to determine its effects on patients with CHD and anxious-depressive symptoms. : We used non-pharmacological psychological group intervention, of six weekly sessions of 90 min each, administered by trained personnel, in adult patients with CHD.
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Cardiovascular Institute "Dedinje", 111040 Belgrade, Serbia.
Coronary artery fistulas (CAFs) are rare congenital anomalies, presenting in 0.05-0.9% of cases, characterized by an aberrant connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or great vessel.
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