Background Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) are at risk of neurodevelopmental
impairments, which may be associated with impaired brain growth. We characterized how …

Background While the association of congenital heart disease (CHD) and growth retardation
(GR) is known, data remain limited. This study investigated the incidence of GR and its …

Early skin-to-skin contact (SSC), beginning in the delivery room, provides myriad health
benefits for mother and baby. Early SSC in the delivery room is the standard of care for …

Background: Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common gastrointestinal emergency
among neonates which is characterized by acute intestinal inflammation and necrosis. The …

Postoperative infections frequently complicate pediatric cardiac surgery, increasing
morbidity and cost. If high risk patients could be identified early, preventive measures could …

A pre-term newborn male was admitted to the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit with
severe left ventricular and aortic hypoplasia. On day-of-life-13, massive pneumoperitoneum …

Congenital heart defects (CHDs), the most common major birth defects, undergo effective
surgical care in the last decade, enhancing survival. After heart surgery, mechanical …

Annals of Pediatric Cardiology: A new look and a new outlook : Annals of Pediatric Cardiology
Annals of Pediatric Cardiology: A new look and a new outlook : Annals of Pediatric Cardiology …

Background Patients with a congenital heart disease (CHD) are at high risk for developing
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) due to the decreased perfusion to the intestines. To limit the …

La instalación de enterocolitis necrotizante (NEC) en un recién nacido, es una emergencia
neonatal, dependerá del inicio oportuno e inmediato del manejo para garantizar la …