Albumin, the most abundant circulating protein in blood, is an essential protein which binds
and transports various drugs and substances, maintains the oncotic pressure of blood and …

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Endothelial dysfunction,
inflammation and oxidative stress are at the forefront in the onset and development of …

2018 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A
Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on …

The recommendations listed in this guideline are, whenever possible, evidence-based. An
initial extensive evidence review, which included literature derived from research involving …

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Conceptually, endothelial
dysfunction, inflammatory conditions and oxidative stress are at the forefront of the onset and …

Background Adults with congenital heart disease represent an expanding and unique
population of patients with heart failure (HF) in whom the use of mechanical circulatory …

Aims Although life expectancy in adults with congenital heart diseases (CHD) has increased
dramatically over the past five decades, still a substantial number of patients dies …

As a result of improvements in care for patients with congenital heart disease (CHD),> 90%
of children born with CHD are expected to survive to adulthood. For those adults, heart …

Background Adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) prevalence is increasing worldwide,
with advanced heart failure (HF) as a leading cause of death. Limited data are available on …

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 …