Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Systemic Sirolimus Monitoring in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis

Heather Meluskey, Bridget Blowey, Anna B. O’Brien, Michael L. O’Byrne, Jonathan J. Rome, David B. Frank, Catherine M. Avitabile, Mudit Gupta, Jessica Tang, Kimberly L. Butler, Constantine D. Mavroudis, Stephanie Fuller, Ryan CallahanChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dell School of Medicine at the University of Texas. […]

Systemic Sirolimus Monitoring in Pediatric Pulmonary Vein Stenosis Read More »

Efficacy and safety of treprostinil in pediatric pulmonary hypertension following fontan surgery: a real-world analysis

Mingjie Zhang, Xi Chen, Yahe Xu, Yijun Chen, Zhiyue Zhang, Jingru Zhou, Zhuoming XuShanghai Children’s Medical Center and Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. China BioMedical Central PediatricsBMC Pediatr 2025; 25: DOI: 10.1186/s12887-025-06097-3 AbstractIntroduction: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treprostinil in managing pulmonary hypertension (PH) following Fontan surgery in children. The

Efficacy and safety of treprostinil in pediatric pulmonary hypertension following fontan surgery: a real-world analysis Read More »

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital: a retrospective observational study

Duong Anh Dang, Thuan Van Nguyen, Dung Thi Thu Nguyen, Dung Thi Pham, Phuong Thi Ha Nguyen, Thuong Duc Nguyen, Tuan Anh Pham, Dung Thi Thuy Le, Mung Thi Ngo, My Ha Nguyen, Hien Hai Dao, Son Hong Pham, Mai Thi Thanh Nguyen, Ha Thi Thu Tran, Son Ngoc Do, Ngoc Huy Nguyen, Chinh Quoc

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital: a retrospective observational study Read More »

Bayesian modelling of oxygen saturation (SpO2) of cardiac patients using the asymmetric generalized error distribution

Tayu Nigusie Abebe, Ayele Taye GoshuKotebe University of Education. Ethiopia BioMedical Central PediatricsBMC Pediatr 2025; 25: DOI: 10.1186/s12887-025-06094-6 AbstractBackground: Oxygen saturation (SpO₂) is a crucial parameter for monitoring the health of cardiac patients. It measures the percentage of hemoglobin in the blood that is saturated with Oxygen. The study aims to analyze longitudinal Oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels

Bayesian modelling of oxygen saturation (SpO2) of cardiac patients using the asymmetric generalized error distribution Read More »

Early postnatal echocardiographic characteristics impact survival and extracorporeal life support in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Caroline Y. Noh, Enrico Danzer, Shazia Bhombal, Valerie Y. Chock, Neil Patel, Alex Dahlen, Matthew T. Harting, Kevin P. Lally, Ashley H. Ebanks, Krisa P. Van Meurs, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Study GroupChildren’s Hospital Los Angeles and University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Memorial

Early postnatal echocardiographic characteristics impact survival and extracorporeal life support in congenital diaphragmatic hernia Read More »

Optimal Therapeutic Strategy for Ventricular Septal Defect Closure in Extremely Preterm Infants with Chronic Lung Disease and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension

Akari Sato, Mai Sekine, Hidenori Kawasaki, Masayo Kanai, Hirotaka Ishido, Yoichi Iwamoto, Hideaki Senzaki, Ayumu Masuoka, Fujito Numano, Jun Muneuchi, Norie Mitsushita, Satoshi MasutaniSaitama Medical Center and Saitama Medical University. Nihon Institute of Medical Science. International Medical Center. Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences. Kyushu Hospital and Japan Community Healthcare Organization. Shizuoka

Optimal Therapeutic Strategy for Ventricular Septal Defect Closure in Extremely Preterm Infants with Chronic Lung Disease and Severe Pulmonary Hypertension Read More »

Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Pulmonary Hypertension

Jo Wray, Sadia Quyam, Holly Clisby, Vicky Kelly, Shahin MoledinaGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. Barts Heart and Thorax Centre Psychological Services.United Kingdom Pulmonary CirculationPulm Circ 2025; 15: DOI: 10.1002/pul2.70161 AbstractPulmonary hypertension (PH) in children requires complex medical management. Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) remains understudied in this population. During an 8-month period

Exploring Health-Related Quality of Life in Children With Pulmonary Hypertension Read More »

Chronic Lung Disease-Related Pulmonary Hypertension in Children

Jason E. Lang, Kevin D. HillDuke Clinical Research Institute and Duke University School of Medicine. United States Acta PaediatricaActa Paediatr 2025; DOI: 10.1111/apa.70320 AbstractAim: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterised by elevated pressures in the pulmonary arterial system. Despite its high mortality, paediatric PH has few approved treatments. Our aim was to review the latest diagnostic and treatment

Chronic Lung Disease-Related Pulmonary Hypertension in Children Read More »

Risk Factors for low Cardiac Output Syndrome in Children less than 6 years old Undergoing Ventricular Septal Defect Closure: a Retrospective Cohort Study

Takumi Yamaguchi, Yumi Tomonari, Shiori Utsunomiya, Nakako Fujioka, Takahiro AsanoJapan Community Health Care Organization Chukyo Hospital. Japan Pediatric CardiologyPediatr Cardiol 2025; DOI: 10.1007/s00246-025-04041-x AbstractLow cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a critical complication following ventricular septal defect (VSD) closure in children. Despite its clinical importance, the risk factors specific to LCOS in VSD cases are underexplored. This

Risk Factors for low Cardiac Output Syndrome in Children less than 6 years old Undergoing Ventricular Septal Defect Closure: a Retrospective Cohort Study Read More »

Pharmacology in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Focus on Cardiovascular Management

Anie Lapointe, Florian Kipfmueller, Neil Patel, Gabriel AltitCHU Sainte-Justine. University Medical Center Mannheim and University of Heidelberg. Royal Hospital for Children. Montreal Children’s Hospital and McGill University Health Centre Research Institute.Canada, Germany and United Kingdom NeoreviewsNeoreviews 2025; 26: e660-e678DOI: 10.1542/neo.26-10-060 AbstractCongenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) presents a complex challenge in neonatal care, requiring tailored pharmacological strategies to

Pharmacology in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Focus on Cardiovascular Management Read More »

Scroll to Top