Introduction Patients with a Fontan circulation are at risk for sequelae of Fontan physiology
during follow-up. Fontan physiology affects all organ systems and an overview of end-organ …

Background Proteinuria has emerged as an important vascular risk factor for adverse
cardiovascular events including stroke. Hypertension has been proposed as the principal …

Aims Albuminuria is common in patients with heart failure and associated with worse
outcomes. The underlying pathophysiological mechanism of albuminuria in heart failure is …

Abstract Background In the United States,> 1 million adults are living with congenital heart
defects (CHDs), but gaps exist in understanding the health care needs of this growing …

The Fontan procedure has improved survival and quality of life for patients with single
ventricle physiology. Along with extended life expectancy comes a growing population that …

The literature on the relationship between kidney and cardiovascular diseases is
continuously expanding. Scientists have elucidated many of the neurohormonal and …

The number of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD), particularly those with complex
malformations, is rapidly increasing thanks to recent improvements in surgical outcomes. It …

Background Glomerular filtration rate is a key physiologic variable with a central role in
clinical decision making and a strong association with prognosis in diverse populations …

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) after pediatric cardiac surgery is common. Longer‐
term outcomes and the incidence of chronic kidney disease after AKI are not well‐known …

Background The determinants and prognostic value of albuminuria remain unclear in
patients with adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), especially in those with Fontan …