Congenital heart disease (CHD) and prematurity are the leading causes of infant mortality in
the United States. Importantly, the combination of prematurity and CHD results in a further …

Prematurity is a common risk factor in children, affecting approximately 10% of live births,
globally. It is more common in children with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) and …

Background Many aspects of care for fetuses and neonates with congenital heart disease
(CHD) fall outside standard practice guidelines, leading to the potential for significant …

Objectives Prematurity is a risk factor for in-hospital mortality after cardiac surgery. The
structure of intensive care unit models designed to deliver optimal care to neonates …

Neonates can be cared for in neonatal, pediatric, or cardiac intensive care units, and
general and subspecialty pediatric units. Disposition is based on phase of care, gestational …

A multidisciplinary team is needed to optimally care for infants with congenital heart disease
(CHD). Different compositions of teams trained in cardiology, critical care, cardiothoracic …

Neonatologists and neonatal-perinatal trainees continue to be invested in the
cardiovascular care of the newborn, many focusing their careers in this area of expertise …

Objective This study investigated the effectiveness of individualized nutrition training for
mothers of children who underwent congenital heart disease (CHD) surgery on their …

Objective To evaluate the outcomes after neonatal cardiac surgery at our institute, and
identify factors associated with operative mortality. Methods We examined 224 neonates …

Objective Challenges persist in surgery for neonatal total anomalous pulmonary venous
connection (neoTAPVC), with the high mortality risk not mitigated over time. Methods A …