Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To present and evaluate the dynamic tongue contraction technique as a novel prenatal sonographic method for detecting soft palate clefts in fetuses with a cleft lip and palate (CLP) sequence. Methods This prospective cross‐sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care center between September 2023 and September 2024. Seven fetuses
Ettie Piura +6 more
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Fetal heterotaxy with tricuspid atresia, pulmonary atresia, and isomerism of the right atrial appendages at 22 weeks. [PDF]
, 2013 We report the accurate prenatal diagnosis at 22 weeks gestation of right atrial isomerism in association with tricuspid atresia. Several distinctive sonographic features of isomerism of the right atrial appendages were present in this fetus: complex ...
Richardson, Randy R +3 more
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Advancing Extracellular Vesicle Research: A Review of Systems Biology and Multiomics Perspectives
PROTEOMICS, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are membrane‐bound vesicles secreted by various cell types into the extracellular space and play a role in intercellular communication. Their molecular cargo varies depending on the cell of origin and its functional state.
Gloria Kemunto +2 more
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Current surgical options and outcomes for newborns with hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Anales de Pediatría (English Edition), 2019 Since the first successful palliation was performed by Norwood et al. in 1983, there have been substantial changes in diagnosis, management, and outcomes of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Survival for stage 1 palliation has increased to 90% in many ...
Victor Bautista-Hernandez +3 more
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Stress and Quality of Life Among Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease Referred for Psychological Services [PDF]
, 2018 Objective The study examined parent stress and health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) among families of children with congenital heart disease (CHD) referred for psychological services. Methods Parents of 54 children (85% boys) aged 3 to 13 (Mage = 7.48,
Brosig, Cheryl +2 more
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Prenatal detection and outcome of major heart defects in a country with universal screening
Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the Danish prenatal screening program for major fetal congenital heart defects (mCHD), focusing on incidence, detection rates (DRs), pregnancy outcomes and postnatal mortality. Methods This was a 5‐year nationwide cohort study conducted from January 2018 to December 2022 in Denmark.
C. Vedel +15 more
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Parents’ Preparedness for Their Infants’ Discharge Following First-stage Cardiac Surgery: Development of a Parental Early Warning Tool [PDF]
, 2016 Aim The aim of this study was to explore parental preparedness for discharge and their experiences of going home with their infant after the first-stage surgery for a functionally univentricular heart.
Barron, D., Daniels, A., Gaskin, Kerry
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics &Gynecology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Increased remoteness of residence (RoR) and lower socioeconomic status (SES) negatively impact the rate and gestational age (GA) at the diagnosis of major congenital heart disease (mCHD). We examined the direct and indirect relationships of RoR from a tertiary fetal cardiology center and Chan SES index with the rate of termination of
S. Bennett +4 more
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Editorial: Management of the hypoplastic left heart syndrome: from fetus to adult [PDF]
, 2023 Milan Prša +2 more
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Evaluation of systemic consequences of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome in dogs
Veterinary Record, EarlyView.Abstract Background Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) results from upper airway anatomical abnormalities and may cause systemic effects depending on severity. Methods A prospective, case‒control and observational study was conducted.
Andréia Coutinho Facin +11 more
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