Long-term mechanical circulatory support (LT-MCS) is an important treatment modality for
patients with severe heart failure. Different devices are available, and many—sometimes …

The Fontan circulation describes the circulatory state resulting from an operation in
congenital heart disease where systemic venous return is directed to the lungs without an …

Today most patients with congenital heart defects (CHD) survive into adulthood.
Unfortunately, despite relevant residua and sequels, follow-up care of adults with congenital …

Aims Information on the prevalence, outcome and factors associated with heart failure in
patients with adult congenital heart disease (CHD)(ACHD‐HF) is lacking. We aimed at …

BACKGROUND The reported ventricular assist device (VAD) experience in the pediatric
congenital heart disease (CHD) population is limited. We sought to describe contemporary …

Objective Limited contemporary data exist regarding outcomes and resource use among
adults with congenital heart disease and heart failure (ACHD-HF). This study compared …

In the contemporary era, nearly 85% of children with congenital heart disease will reach
adulthood. Despite optimal medical and surgical treatment, many will experience a …

Adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) experience worse waitlist outcomes and higher
early posttransplant mortality compared to non-ACHD patients. On October 18, 2018; the …

Background: The number of adult congenital heart disease (CHD) patients undergoing heart
transplantation is increasing rapidly. CHD patients have higher surgical risk at …

Background Heart failure (HF) is a significant cause of mortality in children and therefore
there is interest in understanding the optimal way to support these children with Ventricular …