Pediatric Cardiac Diseases
Q&A: Pediatric cardiologist calls for better energy drink regulation
Highly caffeinated drinks can pose serious cardiovascular risks to children and adolescents, yet unlike soda, they are not subjected to caffeine content limits or labeling requirements in the United States.
Texas Children’s Hospital named best in pediatric cardiology, heart surgery
Texas Children’s Hospital was named the top hospital for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in the 2024 to 2025 rankings by U.S. News & World Report for the eighth year in a row.
Elevated lipid levels may be tied to cardiac damage in adolescents, young adults
Elevated lipid levels were associated with worsening structural and functional cardiac damage in adolescents and young adults, though in the case of LDL, the relationship was partially mediated by elevated BP and fat mass, data show.
Texas Children’s Hospital named best hospital for pediatric cardiology, heart surgery
Texas Children’s Hospital was named the top hospital for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery in the 2023 to 2024 rankings by U.S. News & World Report for the seventh consecutive year.
Infants, older patients with Kawasaki disease demonstrate different complication risks
The risks for unresponsiveness to intravenous immunoglobulin and the development of coronary artery abnormalities differ between infants and older patients with Kawasaki disease, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.
Video therapy improves medication adherence for adolescent heart transplant recipients
A digital medication adherence program with virtual video check-ins was associated with adolescent heart transplant recipients taking more of their medications as prescribed 6 months after the intervention, data from a pilot study show.
Mortality high in children with pulmonary hypertension admitted to pediatric cardiac ICUs
A new study identified high mortality rates for children with pulmonary hypertension who were admitted to pediatric cardiac ICUs during a 5-year period.
AAP: Screen all children for potential heart-related issues
In a new policy statement, the AAP said all children — particularly those entering middle school — should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, regardless of their athletic status.
AHA, Children’s Heart Foundation award funds to research in congenital heart defects
The American Heart Association and the Children’s Heart Foundation announced they committed $917,426 to further research in congenital heart defects.
USPSTF finds insufficient evidence to recommend BP screening in kids
In its final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said there is insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for high BP in asymptomatic children and adolescents.